The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter305

My ticket got messed up right before I was supposed to board, and I was stuck on

the ground.

I didn't sweat it.

I knew Antonio wouldn't let me go without a hitch.

I sent Linda and the gang on their way and told them I'd sort it out.

With my suitcase in tow, I scanned the busy airport and spotted Antonio easily.

It was a chilly spring day, and he was noticeable in his dark grey coat, tall and upright, sticking out from the crowd.

He looked at me with eager eyes.

I beckoned him over with a crook of my finger.

He came over with a smile. "Grace."

"Antonio, you messed with my ticket," I said straight, no denying it.

He owned up to it without hesitation. "I had to. I can't just let you leave."

cold stare. "Do you have a clue why

are

to me, you guys are less important than

up. I'll make it right. I promise. Just say you'll give me a

the strong, confident

just figured I was so into you and I

enough to keep me up at night,

color faded from Antonio's face, and

He murmured, "Grace..."

call me that. It turns my

away, almost desperately

see him

leave, please?"

"All I want is to get away, as far from you

back to the

there

of papers, and his eyes got

I got everything back from Michelle. It's all ready to be put in your name Just

now, just a chance to

genuine he tried to sound, my face stayed blank, not a flicker of

was really done

torn apart. It almost