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Nyla and Oliver’s only son died in a car accident eight years ago. They had no children now.
Back then, Grace supported many girls. But only Sophia and Roxie from View Village went to college.
Somehow. Nyla liked Roxie and wanted to be her foster mother.
It made Roxie unscrupulous. Sometimes, she addressed Grace as cousin, and Antonio as cousin–in–law.
Antonio nodded coolly. He picked up some fish. After removing the bones, he put it in Grace’s bowl.
It was as if even the nod was for Grace’s sake.
Grace was fed up with his act. She stood up to leave. Just then, Antonio grunted.
Next, a soft foot “accidentally” touched her calf under the table and. swiftly moved away.
Then, Antonio had a satisfied look on his face. Despite the table, Grace could sense Antonio and Roxie’s sneaking and simultaneous movements.
She couldn’t remember how she got to her room. Her senses came back to her only when she hugged her dad’s funeral portrait.
Then, Nyla knocked.
“Grace, I found your grandma’s dowry. Do you wanna have a look?”
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It was a plain silver bracelet, probably only worth tens of dollars. So, instead of keeping it herself, Nyla gave it to Grace.
“It’s the heirloom of the Parrish family. I’ve kept it for you.”
Nyla knew Grace loved her grandma most. Now, by doing this, she wanted Grace to forget how she had mistreated the girl when she was
little.
“Thanks.”
Holding the bracelet, Grace was ready to leave when Roxie came.
“Eh? This bracelet is rare. Nyla, you’re biased.”
Nyla took off her gold bracelet at once and handed it to Roxie. “I’ll never be unfair to you.”
Roxie took the bracelet but was still dissatisfied. “It’s Grace’s silver
bracelet that I want.”
“Knock it off. Grace’s grandma left it for her as her dowry.”
“Can I take a picture? My boyfriend spoils me. He’ll buy me a customized
one.”
Grace wouldn’t let her have her way.
When they fought, the silver bracelet fell off the stairs and stopped at Antonio’s feet.
Antonio picked it up, wiped the dirt on his suit jacket, and put it in Grace’s hand.
With a long face, he snapped, “If it weren’t for Grace, I’d have bought out the Parrish Group long ago. Show some respect for her!”
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Roxic assumed a shocked expression and ran to her room, pretending to
cry.
That night, holding Grace, Antonio said a lot of sweet nothingness.
Grace was tired of hearing it. Looking at his familiar and gorgeous face, she finally asked the question that had been lingering in her head.
“Antonio, do you love me?”
Antonio lowered his eyes and looked at her in disbelief. There seemed to be a trace of sadness in his eyes.
“Honey, what brings that up? Of course, I love you.
“Did I do something that made you misunderstand? Tell me. Don’t keep it to yourself. I’ll change. I promise.”
His hands were trembling. He rested his head on her shoulder. Before long, she felt her shoulder got wet.
Grace found it ridiculous.
If Antonio was afraid to lose her, why was he having an affair with
Roxic?
He knew Grace was traumatized and how long it had taken her to heal. Now, he was hurting her himself.
What kind of love was that?
Grace gently pushed his head away. “Just kidding.”
Antonio looked relieved and held her tightly.
“Honey, the whole city knows how much I love you. Don’t joke about this again, OK?”
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Antonio’s heart was in his mouth when he heard Grace’s question. He let out a sigh of relief after Grace fell asleep.
Meanwhile, he was alerted.
What happened under the dining table was exciting, but it was risky.
He picked up his phone to break it off with Roxie. Before he could do it, a
message came.
His Adam’s apple bobbed. After leaning over to kiss Grace on the check. he got out of bed.
Grace opened her eyes.
Meanwhile, she received two messages on her phone.
The first one was a screenshot of a chat history.
“Antonio, no roleplay for today. Come within ten minutes, or I’ll lock the door.”
Antonio replied, “Don’t you dare!”
The second message was from Sophia.
“Grace, all is set at the company. I’ll collect your ‘ashes‘ and deliver them to Antonio.”
When Grace put her phone down, she accidentally played an audio.
message.
Moans of a man and a woman came. The woman screamed, and the man grunted.
Gasping, the woman asked, “Antonio, who do you like better? Her or me? Ah!”
Antonio grabbed Roxie’s neck. “You can’t compare with her!”
Roxie cried at once “I was only asking. Why are you so mad?”
Antonio softened and sighed “She isn’t as seductive as you are.”
