Chapter 226

Antonio frowned, his annoyance evident. "Don't be so dramatic. Molly's stay is temporary."

"No one knows we're married. She thinks I'm single," he added, as if in explanation

My chest tightened. I took a deep breath.

"You know I prefer to keep my marriage private. You understand that, right?" Antonio continued, justifying himself.

So, Ivan and I were inconveniences, obstacles to his love life.

I couldn't bear to look at him, "Fine. I'll pack and take Ivan out. We won't disturb you."

I had planned to leave anyway; sooner was better.

My ready agreement seemed to surprise him.

His voice softened, "I'll make it up to you and Ivan."

I continued working without looking up.

The scars Antonio had inflicted on Ivan and me ran deep, no amount of "making up" could erase them..

I packed our bags and we left the apartment.

Just as we were leaving the building, we ran into Antonio returning with Molly.

He was wheeling her suitcase and they were both beaming.

When our eyes met, panic flashed across Antonio's face.

Molly gasped, her eyes widening, "Grace, why are you at Mr. Kaufman's place?"

I pulled Ivan behind me, shielding him. "I..."

"They are relatives, staying with me for a while," Antonio butted in.

My grip tightened on the suitcase.

but each time felt like a fresh stab to the

I could speak, Ivan said, "Hello, Uncle

to see tears welling in Ivan's eyes. "Mom,

I said,

we walked past, Antonio

did Ivan just call me?" he asked,

replied calmly. "Aren't you his

years, Antonio had maintained his charade, forcing Ivan to call him "Uncle Antonio," forbidding him from using the word

detaching, and Antonio was surprised? Shouldn't

tried to pull my arm free, but

a mixture of emotions. "Wait.

"I'll explain to Ivan."

reminded him, "Molly is waiting. Let

what he was doing, he reluctantly

hand.

"Wait!" Antonio called.

back to his

handed it to

yday, Ivan." he said.

s to .net swappy

cake was actually for me. So

I said, starting to hand

I saw the look of

He didn't understand the

the adult

you

it with me?" He

Antonio.

Antonio hesitated then agreed.

living room,

hair, and cut him a

and his smile

swallow!" I cried,

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