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.

relationship, but each time felt like a fresh stab

could speak, Ivan

turned, shocked, to see tears welling

away," I said, stroking his

walked past, Antonio grabbed my

just call me?" he

calmly. "Aren't you his

forcing Ivan to

Antonio was

my arm free, but his grip

me, his expression a mixture

"I'll explain to Ivan."

him, "Molly is

if realizing what he was doing, he reluctantly released

took Ivan's hand. We turned to

"Wait!" Antonio called.

to his

handed

yday, Ivan." he said.

s to .net swappy

at me. "This cake was actually for me.

ago." I said, starting to

saw the look of anticipation on

He didn't understand the

the adult

you

with me?" He

Antonio.

Antonio hesitated then agreed.

the living room, urging me to open

followed, stroking his hair,

took a bite, and his

swallow!" I cried, grabbing