The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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.

time he'd denied our relationship, but each time felt like

I could speak, Ivan said, "Hello,

tears welling in

I said,

walked past, Antonio grabbed my

just call

"Aren't you his

to call him "Uncle Antonio," forbidding

Antonio was

my arm free, but

looked at me, his expression a mixture of emotions. "Wait.

"I'll explain to Ivan."

reminded him, "Molly is waiting. Let

what he was doing, he

took Ivan's hand.

"Wait!" Antonio called.

hurried back to his car,

and handed

yday, Ivan." he said.

s to .net swappy

was actually for me. So today's your

weeks ago." I said, starting to

the look of anticipation

He didn't understand the

the adult world.

you

with me?" He asked

Antonio.

Antonio hesitated then agreed.

and ran into the living room, urging me to

stroking his hair, and cut him

took a bite, and his smile

it out! Don't swallow!"