The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter307

Antonio stayed out of my hair for a few days after that, and I wasn't complaining. I enjoyed the quiet.

I threw myself into the design contest, using any spare moment to draw up ideas.

Once I submitted my designs for the semi-finals, I waited.

Five days later, I found out I'd made it to the finals.

To celebrate, I had Linda and a few colleagues over for a meal.

As I was getting the food ready, Tyler showed up at the door.

He handed me a box as soon as I opened it. "I bought these from a fancy restaurant, all your favorites."

"I've said it a thousand times. I don't want them.

"Don't bother trying to win me over," I said.

Tyler's smile was a little forced. "Grace, is there anything that can make you forgive me?"

"I'm moving on, and you should too," I replied.

Tyler went silent for a moment and then asked, "Will you be back for Mom's remembrance next month?

bad I missed it two

the call I'd made to Tyler

have its litter, instead of

was fine. I

ended up, I would

wasn't about to miss this

shook my head. "Save your apologies.

hanging

rest on my shoulder. "One of

an old acquaintance," I

Linda didn't dig deeper but switched gears to

about the competition

put the past's heavy weight

the big day, there I was in the crowd, dressed in a

among the spectators, looking

No sign

announced my name, the

round of applause that filled

with the spotlight made my way

on

the prize that

have been mine two