Chapter 2 मल Antonio pushed open the door and found Grace on the floor , vomiting . For once , he showed a bit of softness . " Hey , what's up ? You okay ? " It felt like a formality , polite but not genuine . If it were Yesenia , he'd be rushing her to the hospital in a heartbeat . Grace struggled to her feet, looking as pale as a ghost . She had no energy left to argue . " I'm fine , " she said flatly . Antonio nodded , looking relieved . " Yesenia's not feeling well , and she burned her hand making soup . How about you make it for her every day ? She'll forgive you for talking smack . " Grace sneered , " Me making her soup after she caused Talia's death ? I'd be happy to chop her up . I- " A loud slap shut her up . Antonio's disappointment was clear . " Seriously ? You call yourself a mom ? How can you say stuff like that ? Yesenia's dad saved us , and now she's on her own . Can't you just leave her alone ? " Yeah , Yesenia was " on her own " with Antonio's full support . A wave of helplessness washed over Grace . He knew Kate was her only family , but he took off without a care . And he knew Talia was her world , but he left her behind at the playground . All for Yesenia . Grace suddenly hated herself for all the screw - ups . If she hadn't fallen for Antonio and thrown everything away to be with him , maybe Kate and Talia would still be around . Antonio's phone rang again , summoning him away . Since Yesenia came back , he'd been all about her , totally ignoring his wife and daughter . One night , when Talia had a burning fever , Grace couldn't get through to him . She ended up hauling Talia to the hospital herself , her feet blistering from the trek . Maybe Grace should have given up on Antonio long ago . 0.0 % 10:56 Chapter 2 Grace closed her eyes . This was the last tear she'd shed for him and their marriage . Memories of Kate and Talia flickered before her , and she could almost hear their voices . " Grace , my sweet girl , I can't wait to celebrate the New Year with you . " " Mommy , I miss Daddy . I want to watch fireworks with Daddy , Mommy , and Nana . " Grace smiled through her tears . " Alright , we'll celebrate together and be a happy family . " When she reached out to hug them , they vanished . " No ! " she cried out , collapsing to the ground , her body shaking . 288 Vouchers " Grandma , Talia , please don't leave me . It's so cold and lonely here . I'm coming to find you , " she screamed in her mind . Antonio didn't come back until the afternoon . He held out Talia's favorite Barbie doll . " This is from Yesenia , " he said , his tone almost patronizing . " She thinks Talia just needs to get to know her better . Can't you learn from Yesenia and be nice ? " Seeing Grace's icy expression , Antonio sighed and pulled out a bracelet . " Alright , here . We're married . What's the fuss about ? " he said . Grace looked at the glittering bracelet and replied coolly , " This is just a side stone . Where's the main one ? " Antonio froze for a second before quickly pocketing the bracelet . " Uh , I'm not really into jewelry . I'll get you something better next time . " Her lips twitched , fighting a smile . Grace wasn't into jewelry either , but she recognized the main stone from the news - it was " Éclat . " Guilt held him back for a moment before he finally said , " Hey , New Year's coming up . Why don't we invite Kate for a family dinner ? " Grace's face lit up . She mumbled , " A family dinner , good idea . Just two weeks away … " Antonio sighed in relief at her familiar smile . If he had looked closer , he would have seen the deep sorrow hidden in her eyes . 48.5 % 10:56 Chapter 3 Chapter 3