The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 170

"Hello, Grace,” Russell said through the phone. "I know that it's Omar's birthday, so I got him a gift."

Startled, Grace was about to respond when Russell abruptly ended the call.

Almost immediately, noise erupted downstairs. Grace flinched and rushed downstairs.

But the scene she found pinned her in her place. It was Russell, his face flushed with anger, swinging his cane mercilessly at Antonio.

"How many times have I told you? You've married Grace! Why are you still involved with this woman?"

Kendra was on her knees, pleading. "Grandpa Russell, I came on my own. Please don't hit Antonio!"

Antonio stayed silent, but his gaze toward Grace grew colder.

Back then, Grace would have rushed to Antonio's defense, her heart aching.

But now, she watched the scene with a calm detachment, her heart steady, even though she was concerned for Russell.

Suddenly, Omar broke free from the maid's grip, stormed over, and shoved Grace with all his might, pummeling her. "You did this!" he yelled, "

told Grandpa that mommy Kendra was told Grandpa that here and now he's hitting daddy! You ruined my birthday!"

Grace stumbled and fell down the stairs.

"Omar, be a good boy," Russell snapped at him. "Stay away from that woman. Your mother is Grace and not Kendra. Stop calling her that."

"If Omar wants to call Kendra Mommy, let him," Antonio said coldly.

his mother that. He will reserve

"Grandpa, it's okay. Omar can call anyone Mommy if he wants to. It doesn't bother me. And Ms. Jermyn is a gue Russell looked at Grace, his

of that

to sit, her voice soothing. "Today is Omar's birthday. Let's not

feeling a pang of guilt, made an effort

Antonio. "Both of you are still young. Are you

was caught off guard, her mind

Antonio and Grace had sex was the night they conceived Omar. After

to leave, another child was the last thing

Grace whispered, “Grandpa, Antonio

happy with just one

flickered with surprise, a silent question hanging

topic Grace had

look at Antonio. She made

walked him

she busied herself with the work she had taken

was buried in paperwork for

when

hallway caught her attentio

her lunch break.

guy's a

is that his kid? I'm curious, who's the lucky mom of such a cute little

they would be

her. But no, they headed

Kendra, grinning. "Mommy Kendra! I miss

smiles, had a slight grin