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 myself? Ten

have to rely

didn't understand how an adult, knowing her allergens, could end up in the

time figuring it

I spent the

and Antonio still hadn't shown up

just sent me a message saying

felt very funny, for he couldn't even

phone

his team leader specially told me that

him fully enjoy

was working overtime

morning, the countdown on my

spent the night on the sofa. The next day, after getting up

went straight to

On the way, I

but feel relieved.

real wedding, and I didn't notify my family. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to explain my running away