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?

feel bad I missed it

back to the call I'd made to Tyler

with Michelle and her mom, watching their pet have its litter, instead of being with my mom on

it was fine. I was there for

where I ended up, I would always honor

about to miss

shook my head. "Save your apologies. You

again, his head hanging low as he walked

over, her hand coming to rest on my shoulder.

an old acquaintance,"

Linda didn't dig deeper but switched gears

competition quickly cheered

the past's

I was in the crowd, dressed in a black

among the spectators,

sign of

name, the whole place went still for a

round

my feet with the spotlight made

on

grasped the prize

have been mine two