The Lies He Told Me 199

Grace had been by Antonio's side for ten years, and she'd heard every kind. of sneer and taunt there was. She was past being bothered by them.

She was trying to think of something to say when Devin, standing right. there with her, didn't back down but met Antonio's gaze straight on.

"Antonio, what you said isn't right. In the Hudson family, we believer everyone is equal. There's no hierarchy. Grace and I are a perfect match, and she's no longer tied to the Kaufman family. You're way out of li Antonio was left speechless, his face turning red from embarrassment.

He clenched his fists, his face twisted in anger.

His buddies, sensing things were getting ugly, hurried over to pull him away.

With his anger boiling over, Antonio hurled harsh words at

Grace. "If your marry him today, don't ever step into the Kaufman's place again!"

Under his furious glare, Grace nodded gently, a faint smile on her lips. “Mr. Kaufman, don't worry. It's a given.”

Hearing her faint voice, Antonio felt

like his efforts were in was hitting a wall of fluff. in as if he

With a dark look, he gave her one last, long look, then pushed past everyone, and stormed off.

cleaned up the mess, and Devin breathed a sigh of

the guests and signaling for the party to go on, he

was just the two of them, a

regret as she met Devin's gaze, her voice heavy with apologies. "I'm sorry. I didn't know he'd cause such a scene at the

his head, his expression warm

family. If he wants to cause trouble, I can't exactly stop him. What can you do? We're married and we will face this together. It's over, so don't feel

hadn't been for me, things wouldn't have gotten this out of hand. With so many

bet Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are

upset, Devin handed

her, comforting her softly, "Still calling them Mr. and Mrs. Hudson? My parents are kind and understanding. They'd only blame the Kaufman family and feel sorry for you, their new daughter-in-law.

Grace started to regain her composure. To keep him

table and squatted down to

hurt yourself when you fell? Those

Did you twist

a small detail and was

gently wiping away the dirt from

was filled with concern. "When did

a car on the phone.

deny it, but seeing the look on his face,

healed.

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