Chapter19 Antonio was distracted throughout the anniversary celebration . He kept regretting that he hadnt comforted . Grace last night . In the afternoon , he came to the school to pick up Grace . Laney told him Grace was working overtime . However , by the time all the teachers had left , there was still no sign of Grace . Excuse me , has the English teacher , Grace Parrish , already left ? When the last teacher walked out , Antonio hurriedly approached and asked . The teacher thought for a moment and replied , You mean Ms. Parrish ? She resigned yesterday . Antonio couldnt believe what hed heard and asked again but received the same answer . Why would she resign suddenly ? He called Grace , but the call wouldnt go through . He felt parched , unable to even speak . What was she doing ? Panicked , Antonio called Laney . Laney , is your sister in law at home ? Laney took a moment to process and then realized her brother was asking about Grace . Youre not married to her . Shes not my sister in law . Im asking if Grace is at home . Antonios anger came through the phone , making Laney DOC 0 0 0 0 ||| O < Chapter19 tremble . She knew her brother was really mad . Shes not home . Antonio hung up the phone , thinking back on Graces strange behavior lately . She must have planned to leave for a while . She had no family , so where could she possibly go ? Antonio kicked the tire of his car in frustration . Hed planned to give Grace some money if she wanted to leave or treat her like family if she wanted to stay . But Grace just left without at word . Grace had helped him a lot in the past three years . Antonio felt guilty to her , and now , he didnt even have the chance to make it right . Antonio didnt get home until midnight . Laney was already asleep . He immediately spotted the keys Grace had left on the table . Without even taking off his shoes , he rushed to her room and pushed open the door . It was pitch dark inside . Antonio fumbled for the light switch , hoping that when the light came on , he would see Grace lying in bed . But the bed was perfectly made , and the room was empty . His eyes fell on the ring on the bedside table . It was the one Antonio had put on Graces finger . Underneath the ring was a note . Antonio , I wish you happiness ! Those words pierced Antonios heart like a knife . He had thought he felt nothing more than gratitude toward Grace , but why did his heart ache when he found out she was gone ? Holding onto the last sliver of hope , he opened the wardrobe , but there was nothing left inside . Grace had vanished without ||| O Chapter 19 a trace as if she had never been there at all . Antonio collapsed to the floor , holding his head in his hands , his eyes red . He had never known that this girl could be so brave and decisive . Back then , she had asked him to marry her , saying she would take care of his ailing mother and look after his younger sister . Now , when she wanted a breakup , she left without hesitation . Antonio was supposed to be happy that hed lost a burden , but he was not . The moment he learned Grace had left , his whole world started to fall apart . Antonio , what are you doing sitting on the floor ? Laney asked , still half asleep . It took a long time before Antonio finally lifted his head to look at Laney . Laney , Grace left . She doesnt want me anymore . Once the words left his mouth , Antonio understood why he felt so sad . Grace dumped him . The woman hed ignored in the past three years dumped him . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.