The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

I gently declined Antonio, and his expression darkened. He went out again, brought in a piece of cake, and placed it on the bedside table.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't expect her to appear at school this morning. As classmates for so long, I could not just ignore her when we met. Don't overthink it. I.....”

Before he could finish, I glanced at the cake on

the bedside table and interrupted, "I've been off sugar for a long time, and I only eat boiled vegetables for meals. You forgot it."

In preparation for the wedding, I had been living like a monk for nearly a week to keep in the best shape. Yet, he paid no attention to it.

After being together for so long, this was the first time he gave in, but I rejected him repeatedly. Antonio finally lost his tenderness, and his expression returned to his usual indifference. This time, he turned and In the early morning, my stomach started to growl.

As I got up quietly to get some water, I saw the faint light from his phone screen in the living room. The light shone on Antonio's face as he typed quickly with smiling eyes.

I suddenly remembered his refusal to wait with me for the New Year's countdown, saying he never stayed up late, and my feelings for him faded even

more. Instead of getting water, I turned back to my bedroom directly.

We were supposed to apply for our marriage certificates today. The moment I walked out of the bedroom, however, he was gone, leaving no explanation or message.

I habitually clicked on the homepage of Mandy's Facebook. As expected, I saw her latest post about being hospitalized for an

drip, saying, "When will I learn to take care of

I still have to

an adult, knowing her allergens, could end up in the hospital,

to waste time figuring it

I spent the

day packing my luggage, and Antonio

sent me a message saying that he had to

very funny, for he couldn't even bother to think of a

phone call

his team leader specially told me that he hadn't arranged any

enjoy

working overtime in the hospital

in the morning, the countdown on

on the sofa. The next day, after getting up

went straight

the

but feel relieved.

my family. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know