The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter 172

The Lies He Told Me 172

The day Russell was discharged from the hospital, Grace was there to pick him up.

Russell asked with a smile, "Where are Antonio and Omar?"

Grace checked her watch and replied, "Omar's at kindergarten. It's Friday today, so Antonio is also busy with work." Russell's face fell at her words.

He suggested, "Why not call Antonio to join us for a family meal?"

Not wanting to spoil Russell's mood, Grace decided to

take a day off and headed to the Kaufman Group for Antonio.

It brought back memories of her previous visits to Antonio's workplace. when she always got a cold shoulder. It got so bad that he finally lost his patience and gave her a warning.

At the lobby, the receptionist greeted her warmly, "Ma'am, how may I help you?" Grace gathered herself and said with a smile, "I'm here to see Antonio."

The receptionist guided her to an office and then excused herself.

As Grace neared the door, she was about to knock when she heard Kendra's sobs from within. Soon after, Antonio's soft

and considerate voice sounded. "Kendra, I'll step up once the baby arrives."

Grace stood outside, her heart feeling like it was frozen. Just then, the office door swung open.

Antonio caught Grace's gaze, surprise fleeting across

his face before it settled into indifference.

"I believe I made it clear that you're not to visit my company."

Grace shot back, “If I hadn't shown up, how long would you have kept this a secret?” Antonio's eyes were downcast, and he didn't say a word.

Kendra, with a look that could melt hearts, added, "Grace, please don't be angry with Antonio. It's all my fault."

Grace, in an oddly calm voice, asked, "Is the baby she's expecting yours?"

Antonio's silence spoke volumes.

his silence was as good as a confession. She'd assumed his distance

that he would have

"Congratulations. I'll gladly step aside and let Ms. Jermyn take my

Kendra both looked taken

just turned and walked away, not even

soon as Grace got back to the Kaufman's place, Antonio wasn't far behind. His face was as cold as ever, and he whispered a warning beside her, "Grandpa's still getting better. Watch what you

running over, and when he saw just the two of them, he

of our family too? Why can't she come to our family meal?" The more Omar grew, the more he looked like Antonio, even down to the way he could make her

face soured and he hit

say sorry to your

that woman in this house!" Omar stuck out his lower lip,

to be my mom!" Then

without him." Antonio shot her a look, as if blaming her for being heartless toward her ow She knew, though, that Omar wouldn't welcome her concern. The meal

to the hospital,

Cad of

"Congratulations, Dr.

with a handsome husband and a cute son, and now you're expecting your second child!" At

about to walk away, Kendra called out, "Grace, I can't handle this morning sickness. What can I do?" Her words made the

herself, should know what to do. But they didn't dwell on it and

the two of

out her phone and

dignity by now. Antonio cooks for me every day," she

killing

the smug look

a stab of sorrow. "Antonio would've shown you the respect you deserve if he really loved you.

twisted at the words. "Stop it! Antonio never loved you, and you're

her

was past needing it. Without another word, Grace walked away. Alone in her office, she couldn't keep the emotions at

in an apron, cooking dishes in the pan, and spooning food into Kendra's

realized that no matter how much she valued Russell's opinion, her marriage was a lost cause. After a moment of contemplation, Grace pulled out her phone and texted Antonio: "Let's

has been taken," one said.

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