The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter 224

My

boss Antonio Kaufman and I had been married for six years, a secret hidden from everyone, including our son Ivan.

He'd never acknowledged our relationship publicly, and Ivan wasn't allowed to call him "Dad."

After Antonio missed yet another Ivan's birthday for his mistress, I decided on divorce.

I would leave the city with my son.

"Mr. Preston, I'll be next month to study abroad. Here's my resignation." I told my manager.

Trent Preston looked surprised. "Why?"

I lied. "My husband's in Esnaria, and I'm moving there with my son."

He sighed. "I see no grounds to stop you."

As I left his office, I saw Antonio and Molly Nash walking towards me.

Antonio, my boss, was also Ivan's father.

Seven years ago, a drunken one-

night stand, when I was his secretary, had resulted in my pregnancy

We'd secretly married six years ago.

time. Antonio'd never allowed

walked slowly, accomodating Molly's

one hand

like a

said, unable to

stopped, his expression cold.

yet distant, carried a warning, reminding me of my place within the company,

is untied," I said, then turned and

tell him

my desk. My phone rang. It was

be home tonight my birthday?" Ivan

with excitement

s

glancing instinctively at

down, speaking to Molly

someone walked

pulled her

gestures, his eves, radiated

tenderness. Content vehet

burning sensation spread through me, a

myself

is Ivan's birthday. Are you free

saw him glance at his phone and put it

a bitter smile, took a deep breath, and slipped my phone back into my

free." I thought to