O < Chapter 20 Chapter20 The last time Laney saw Antonio so sad was when their mother passed away . She didnt understand . Since her brother didnt love Grace , wouldnt it be for the better that Grace was gone ? Antonio had once thought the same , but only now did he realize that Graces departure hurt him more than being rejected by Keyla ever had . Antonio , now that shes gone , you can marry Keyla . This is good news . Why are you so sad ? Laney tried to pull Antonio to his feet , but he shook her hand off with force . Laney , how could you say that ? If it werent for her , Mom wouldnt have lived another six months , and you wouldnt have been taken care of so well ! Laney found it unfair . Her brother had always been distant to Grace . He didnt get to act like he was heartbroken or blame her . Youre the one to talk , Antonio . If you werent trying to get back together with Keyla , would Grace have left ? Antonio looked guilty and lost . Yes , it was all his fault . If he hadnt broken her heart , Grace wouldnt have left despite loving him so deeply . Antonio , Grace has gotten married to someone else . Laney ran into her room and grabbed her phone , showing Antonio the photo Grace had sent her . Antonios eyes turned Chapter 20 red as he looked at the familiar face . Though only half of Graces face was visible , her eyes were unmistakable . Laney , where did you get this photo ? Laney clutched her phone so hard that her knuckles turned white . Although her brother spoiled her , she was afraid of him , just like every kid would be afraid of their parents . She sent it to me today , she replied , trying to stay calm . Antonio immediately snatched the phone . Laney tried to grab it back , but his fierce glare made her retreat . She reassured herself that her brother loved her so much that he wouldnt hurt her even if he found out she was the reason that Grace had left . Antonio checked the chat history between Laney and Grace . Starting from three days ago , Laney had been sending Grace pictures from Keylas Instagram posts . You probably havent followed Keyla on Instagram , right ? Dont worry . Ill make sure to forward all of her posts to you . Grace , only a woman like Keyla deserves to be my sister in- law . Youre only good enough to be our maid . Those words were harsh . In the photos , Keyla was posing in their wedding house , dining at an upscale restaurant with Antonio , or standing beside him in the spotlight . Antonio looked up in confusion . So , had Grace found out everything ? He went to Keylas Instagram but couldnt see any of the posts Laney had forwarded . It meant Keyla had posted 25.03 % Chapter 20 those things for Laney to see only , just so Laney would pass . everything on to Grace . Outraged , Antonio slapped Laney across the face hard and pinned her against the wall . Laney , explain to me . What are all these ? he roared . Laney was so frightened that she shut her eyes to avoid his gaze . She didnt dare say it hurt , tears pouring down her face . Antonio had never laid a hand on her before . Yet , for Grace , he just slapped her . Yes , I told her everything . I hate how she controls me , and I know you dont love her ! She doesnt belong here ! Antonio raised his hand with the intention to slap her again , but he slammed the wall instead . His hand was bleeding , but Antonio didnt feel any pain . He walked out of the bedroom in a daze and collapsed onto the couch . Laney hurried to fetch the first aid kit to treat his wound . Antonio seemed unaware of the pain . When Laney finished , she sat next to him and cried . Only then did he look up at her . Laney , we both owe Grace an apology . Laney didnt respond , just silently gazing at him . When Mom was sick , she wanted to see me get married , but Keyla rejected me . It was Grace who said she would marry me and take care of Mom . I never gave her my commitment , not even a marriage certificate , but she still took care of you for three years , putting up with your bad temper . Even Mom couldnt tolerate 53.432 ||| Chapter20 your tantrums , but did Grace ever raise her voice at you ? Laneys tears flowed faster . She had always thought that Grace was taking advantage of them , but now she realized that it was Grace who had been taking care of her all along . Antonio didnt say anything else . A single tear fell onto Laneys hand , and Laney looked up in surprise . Her brother , who had only cried at their mothers funeral , was now shedding tears for Grace . Laney silently returned to her room . On the wall was the countdown to her SAT test , with words of encouragement from Grace . The desk was filled with study materials Grace had collected for her . And the plant was something Grace had given her to help her relax her eyes . Her backpack , stationery , clothes , and shoes were all bought by Grace . 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