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

their pet have its litter, instead of

was fine. I was there

up, I would

wasn't about to miss

your apologies. You should be saying that

again, his head hanging

her hand coming to rest on my shoulder. "One of your

old acquaintance,"

but switched gears

about the competition quickly cheered me

put the past's heavy weight

in the crowd, dressed

among the spectators, looking sharp

No sign of

name, the whole place went still

a round of applause

my feet with the spotlight made my way to the

on

grasped the prize that

have been mine two