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?

I missed it two

call

and her mom, watching their pet have its litter, instead

it was fine. I

ended up, I

to miss this

head. "Save your apologies. You should be

head hanging

hand coming to rest on my shoulder.

an old acquaintance," I

up on my vibe, Linda didn't dig deeper but switched gears to the

the competition quickly cheered

the past's

was in the crowd,

among the spectators, looking sharp in

No sign

my name, the whole

round of applause that filled the

rose to my feet with the spotlight made my way to

on

grasped the

have been mine two