Chapter23 Graces POV 282 Vouchers Time seems to slow down . Antonio pushes me out of the way as Cecilia collapses on the floor . He flips her on her back , lifting her into his arms and rushing her to the hospital as soon as the elevator doors open . I pick up my phone , still in shock . The screen is shattered because of his push , but I just go out of the building and all for a taxi to meet up with the property manager . Time passes , and now Im back to the office . I sit down , and immediately I see a package on the table . Its a cheesecake in a jar , and its from Antonio . I frown at it , knowing that Ive seen this exact thing somewhere else . Half an hour ago , I saw this same cheesecake in a jar on Cecilias instagram , even though she must have been taken to the hospital because of her recent fall . Still , I check my instagram again to see if I saw everything right , and I did . Sweets from my sweet baby , the caption says , showing a bunch of little sweets in jars that are very similar to the one I have on my table right now . 1000 111 Antonio swings by to my office casually , looking at the dessert on my table and frowning when he sees that its unopened and ignored . Grace ? he asks . Why didnt you open this ? Do you not want to eat it ? Whats with all the coldness today ? Im pretty sure I didnt do anything to incur your wrath . I dont reply to him . I just get up and head to my printer . Excuse me , I need to print my documents . You can leave now if you want . He leaves indeed , and when I come back with my papers , hes not there anymore . The only thing that he left behind is a note that says , When youre done with the attitude , come and see me . That pushes me to the edge > I crumple the note and dump it in the trash along with the dessert he gave me . I cant do this anymore . I cant have them in my life anymore . I print out a resignation letter and head to my directors office . She reads it and stares at me . Are you sure about this ? she asks . Because youre one of the good ones here and I would hate for you to leave . 13.00 % 11 288 Vouchers Im sure about this , I tell her . That leaves her no choice but to accept it . Well , according to company policy , you still have to render a week of service , she says . After that , I will let you go . The news of me leaving spread In my department . They all treat me to dinner , knowing that it might be a while until I see them . My friend in the department , Harris , is sad to see me go . We will miss you , Grace . I really hope you stay in contact . We because we want to hear from you . I promise , I say , smiling . us Just then , my phone rings . Since everyones phones are on the table for a little bet on whose person calls first , everyone sees . They all laugh , and Harris answers the call . Hello ? What do you want with Grace ? Harris ! I try to say , but then Antonios angry voice comes through . Grace , where the hell are you ? I sigh , taking the phone from Harris . Im eating out with friends . Is that not something Im allowed to do ? 26.12 % Chapter23 299 ( Youcliers Send me your location . Ill go and pick you up . With that , he ends the call . Knowing that this will cause a fight and I want none of it , I send him my location . The dinner is cut short , and yet even when the restaurant is closing , Antonio still isnt here .. I look at my phone and check Cecilias socials . Like I expected , there are updates about her on her story . Shes sick , and thats how I know that Antonio is with her . 1 take a taxi home , wondering why I believed he would be there . I just undress and clean up , eager to come to bed . However , when the early morning rolls in , I get woken up by Antonio . Grace , he says . Im really hungry . Can you get up and make me something to eat ? Im feeling some pasta today . Maybe Bolognese . I take a deep breath . And since when do you like pasta ? You also hate tomatoes . He doesnt need to answer that , because I know immediately that its for Cecilia , and hes basically using me as a maid to make food for her . Chapter23 He touches my hand and tries to rouse me from my sleep , but I just push his hand off . I touch his scar , and all the memories flood back . He got that scar because of me . Antonio saved me when the school caught fire and I was stick in the hallway . Somehow , that makes all the sleep leave my body . I get up , but to my surprise , he stops me . He looks guilty . It can wait until later . I dont really feel that hungry anymore . You can make it later when you have enough rest . I just put on my robe and get out of the bedroom . Well , aside from the pasta , is there anything else that Cecilia wants ? Antonio pauses . He didnt expect me so say that . Um , nothing else . Nothing anymore . The sky is still dark , so I start making the food that he will give to her . He sits at the counter and watches me , looking nervous . I forgot to tell you . I have a business trip to London next week . Its still on Monday , so theres no need to panic or anything . I will still be with you . Im not panicking , I say blandly . I hope you have a good trip . Well , we can have dinner with your parents before I go , he 50.95 % 1101 Chapter23 says . We can talk about the wedding . I face him , setting the plate down in front of him . That wont be necessary . He gapes at me . Why not ? What do you mean ? I smile . They havent gone back from their vacation yet . Antonio just stares at me . It seems that he wants to say something but hes debating it . Before he can decide , his phone rings . Without saying anything , he leaves the kitchen to answer the call . Then he hurries to leave in his car *** My resignation is finalized when Friday comes . I leave the office , still carrying just my bag . I have put away everything little by little so Antonio wont know . Antonio shows up and drives me to a steakhouse , still clueless . He orders food for me , but hes the only one who seems to be happy . He cuts my steak for me , asking , Do you want some 11.01 Chapter 23 wine ? Since Im on my phone looking at things , I just say , Up to you . He doesnt like that . Who are you talking to ? Nobody , I say , but he still snatches my phone . He looks at my screen and shakes his head . Why did you change your wallpaper ? For years since we got together , my wallpaper has always been us . Now its a photo of my parents dog . Its a dumb question , so I just stand up and excuse myself , heading to the ladies room . When I come back , Antonio is no longer at the table . Im about to call him when suddenly , the lights tun off and someone lights . up the fairy lights . Awaiter walks over to me with flowers and a cake . I look at my phone and its a birthday message from my parents . They remembered , and yet he didnt . 75.60 % Chapte21 青青 出 I walk out of the restaurant with my cake and flowers after paying the bill . I dont have the energy for a taxi so I just walk home . But as I pass by the park , I hear a familiar voice . Higher ! Cecilia says laughing . Youre so strong , Antonio ! Push me higher ! I look beyond the fence and see that Antonio is pushing Cecilia on a swing . I stand there , close to them , until they notice me . They look at each other . Antonios expression turns sour . You should try the swing , he tells me . Cecilia blushes . It really is . Weve been doing this for a while . Please dont be mad , though . We just wanted to have some fun . We grew up together . You dont need to explain anything to her , Antonio says , stroking her hair . He turns to me , his eyes cold . Come here and join us . Not wanting to make him feel justified in being an asshole , I get into the park and sit on the spinning carousel . I just try to scroll on my phone and ignore them , but then Cecilia gets off the swing . BS 365 Chapters She approaches me like she already has a plan in mind . I dont want to go on the swing anymore . What shes doing looks more fun . After her grandfather's death, she unexpectedly discovers that both her sister and boyfriend betrayed her, taking away the family fortune left by her grandfather. Determined to seek revenge, she decid...