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

call I'd made to

have its litter, instead of being with my mom on her remembrance

fine. I

where I ended up, I would always

about to

my head. "Save your apologies. You should be saying that

his head hanging

sauntered over, her hand coming to rest

an old acquaintance,"

vibe, Linda didn't dig deeper but switched gears

competition quickly

the past's heavy

was in the crowd, dressed

sat among the spectators, looking sharp in

sign of

name, the whole

broken by a round of

with the spotlight made

on

the prize that

have been mine two