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.

Antonio'd never allowed Ivan to

slowly, accomodating Molly's

reports in one hand and his

like a

passed, I took a deep breath, "Antonio," I said, unable to stop myself. "I need to talk

expression

warning, reminding me of my place within the company, a subordinate,

untied," I said, then

tell him about the

desk. My phone rang. It

tonight

with excitement

s

froze, glancing instinctively

leaning down, speaking to Molly

walked by,

pulled her closer.

gestures, his eves, radiated

tenderness. Content vehet

sensation spread through me, a lump forming

myself to remain

"Today is Ivan's birthday. Are you free

glance at his phone

bitter smile, took a deep breath, and slipped my

free." I