The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter273

When I received my cancer diagnosis, I began planning for my mom's future.

My brother, Remy, wouldn't care for her.

So, instead of using the money for treatment, I gave it to Laura, hoping she could hire help when she was older.

She, however, saw my gesture as nothing more than a performance.

The party ended, and Remy wanted to leave, but Laura refused.

She was waiting for my monthly allowance: $10,000.

Her friends, overhearing this, tried calling me, but couldn't get through.

Laura flew into a rage, flipping a table. "I told her to marry Antonio, and she resisted. Now she's living comfortably and abandoning Remy and me."

Her words brought it all back.

She had forced me to marry Antonio, a murderer.

He had served time for killing his ex-girlfriend and ex-wife, but his wealthy family secured his release.

Laura was a paradox. She claimed to love me, yet I was always the one giving.

Remy always came first.

Then, Antonio arrived at the party.

"Antonio, what are you doing here?" Laura asked, her eyes lighting up with anticipation of a gift.

"Grace said she wouldn't give you your allowance. I thought that was wrong, so I brought it without her knowing."

Laura embraced him. "I knew you were more family than she is."

Antonio smiled warmly.

knew he had

at Laura and Remy, feeling

had never been truly seen

to

pay off Remy's gambling debts, Laura had forced me into the marriage, threatening

can be a housewife." I protested, "But he killed his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend." "People change. Antonio explained it was a misunderstanding. You know I love you. I would never

in my eyes. I

abusive. We even ended up at

Laura always blamed me.

and that everything she did was

killed me,

care about me; she resented

have been better off without

cheerful photo with Laura

as they were in the car, they began

Then it hit me.

hadn't wanted me at her party; she had wanted my

I followed Antonio home.

crime scene was spotless. bagged my medical record and medication. Then he found a diamond ring -- my wedding gift from

a

treasured the ring as a symbol of her

could she not love

give me such

wanting to feel that love

snatched it away

him to

after examining

"Impossible! My mother-in-law gave it to

It's valuable."

his head. "It's not diamond. It's

accused him of

called

lunged

struggle, the ring was stepped on,