The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 169

Grace Parrishs son and her husband were both smitten with the same Woman. Grace stepped into the study after her shower, still stuck in this realization, bathed

in light.

Antonio Kaufman, her husband, was buried in paperwork.

He glanced up, a frown on his face.

Whats up? Grace paused, standing still a few paces away, and gently asked,

Tomorrow is Omars birthday.

Will you be here for him? Ive invited Ms.

Jermyn, and she will come, Grace said without waiting for an answer.

That was the only time Antonios head snapped up, at the mention of Kendra

Jermyn.

Grace caught his reaction, and it struck her heart, leaving a dull ache.

She forced a smile, trying to sound casual.

I've got three surgeries lined up tomorrow, so I wont make it back.

You guys have a great time ....

Omar, their son, adored Kendra, even calling her mommy.

What do you mean? Antonio asked with a frown.

Grace simply wanted to make her son and her husband happy.

Shed already landed a prestigious overseas exchange at the hospital, ready to

hand over her role as wife and mother to Kendra.

Antonio would finally have his dream wife, and Omar would have the mother hed always wanted

She didnt have a chance to explain when a little voice called out from behind. Mommy, are you not coming back tomorrow? What about my birthday gift?

Grace turned around and saw Omar there.

year old Omar couldnt hide

written all over

heart no longer heavy with sorrow

.

.

Omars hair,

you some money so you can

bought him a

it together, only to give it to Kendra, trying to

Grace opted for

just give

money.

leave,

she looked at Antonio

Goodnight.

turned and retreated to her

heart had been tied to

ago, it had only been a fling, but that little romance

led them

because of Omar, but his heart?

one who held a special

too, like he knew that Grace wasn't supposed to

But Kendra was.

breath. She was planning to leave this city soon

Kendra, living

surgery when her phone rang

asked, his innocent little voice making her heart feel heavy. "I want

been ages since Omar had been this sweet

Omar was there, wrapping her up in

anymore! Mommy, don't be sad. When

decided to head home

one of the maids saw her and was taken aback. "Mrs. Kaufman, I thought

face made Grace's heart

could say anything, laughter filled

you've been such a good boy, I made this cake for you, Omar. Your dad wanted me

you so much, mommy

Grace saw Omar hugging Kendra, acting all

watching them with

looked like a

stood there, feeling out of place, like she'd walked