The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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The next day, Devin and Grace headed to his parents' place.

They met at the toast yesterday, but with everyone around, they didn't have a chance to chat.

The family get-

together was buzzing today, and his parents were all over Grace, chatting away.

With Devin there, she felt right at home, the nerves just melting away.

After a decade with the Kaufman family, Grace was no stranger to fancy events. She was a pro at navigating social situations and had Devin's parents laughing non- stop.

By the time they said goodbye, Devin's mother, Madison Hester, was reluctant to part with Grace, inviting her back soon.

Grace promised to visit, told them to take care, and then they hit the road.

On the drive back, Devin was driving, curious how she was feeling.

soaked in the evening breeze, feeling totally chill for

a nice chat and the food was delicious. The only bummer is that it went by too fast, and I'm

mean, Madison and Leon. I really hit it off with them. Can we swing

"As long as you're happy, that's all that

hearty chuckle, about to

but then she saw it

you moved because of a wedding. Why do you keep it a secret? I got you a gift. Are you free

the Kaufman's home, Daisy

was only in her early twenties. Without a second. thought, she

a spot, she filled Devin

for the details and offered

awkward about it

I'm on a break. What else am supposed to do? Plus, once you're done with dinner tomorrow, b thought we could go on a date and get to know each other

put Grace

about their plans, and by the time they pulled into their place,

a shower and then

while before heading to bed when Devin walked