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 two years

to the call I'd made to Tyler

have its litter,

fine. I was

where I ended up, I would

to miss this

"Save your apologies.

his head hanging low

to rest on my shoulder. "One of your pursuers,

an old acquaintance,"

but switched gears to the

the competition quickly cheered me

past's heavy weight

there I was in the crowd,

sat among the spectators,

No sign of

announced my name, the whole place went still for a

round of

the spotlight made my way

on

the

have been mine two