Chapter50 The day Russell was discharged from the hospital , Grace was there to pick him up . Russell asked with a smile , Where are Antonio and Omar ? Grace checked her watch and replied , Omars at kindergarten . Its Friday today , so Antonio is also busy with work . Russells face fell at her words . He suggested , Why not call Antonio to join us for a family meal ? Not wanting to spoil Russells mood , Grace decided to take a day off and headed to the Kaufman Group for Antonio . It brought back memories of her previous visits to Antonios workplace when she always got a cold shoulder . It got so bad that he finally lost his patience and gave her a warning . At the lobby , the receptionist greeted her warmly , Maam , how may I help you ? Grace gathered herself and said with a smile , Im here to see Antonio . The receptionist guided her to an office and then excused herself . As Grace neared the door , she was about to knock when she heard Kendras sobs from within . Soon after , Antonios soft and considerate voice sounded . Kendra , Ill step up once the baby arrives . Grace stood outside , her heart feeling like it was frozen . Just then , the office door swung open . Antonio caught Graces gaze , surprise fleeting across his face before it settled into indifference . I believe I made it clear that youre not to visit my company . Grace shot back , If I hadnt shown up , how long would you have kept this a secret ? Antonios eyes were downcast , and he didnt say a word . Kendra , with a look that could melt hearts , added , Grace , please dont be angry with Antonio . Its all my fault . Grace , in an oddly calm voice , asked , Is the baby shes expecting yours ? Antonios silence spoke volumes . For Grace , his silence was as good as a confession . Shed assumed his distance over the past six years was due to his demanding job . She never thought that he would have a baby with another woman . With a chill in her voice , Grace said , Congratulations . Ill gladly step aside and let Ms. Jermyn take my place . Antonio and Kendra both looked taken aback . But Grace just turned and walked away , not even glancing back . As soon as Grace got back to the Kaufmans place , Antonio wasnt far behind . His face was as cold as ever , and he whispered a warning beside her , Grandpas still getting better . Watch what you say . Grace felt disgusted and chose to ignore him . Omar came running over , and when he saw just the two of them , he pouted . Dad , isnt Kendra part of our family too ? Why cant she come to our family meal ? The more Omar grew , the more he looked like Antonio , even down to the way he could make her feel awkward . But Grace only paused briefly before walking in with a poker face . Russells face soured and he hit the floor with his crutch . Omar , say sorry to your mom ! Were done talking about that woman in this house ! Omar stuck out his lower lip , not about to budge . Exasperated , he yelled at Grace , I dont want her to be my mom ! Then he stormed off to his room , skipping dinner . Grace was taken aback , but then she composed herself and said , Well have someone bring his food up later . Lets eat without him . Antonio shot her a look , as if blaming her for being heartless toward her own kid . She knew , though , that Omar wouldnt welcome her concern . The meal was a quick , uncomfortable affair . That afternoon , when Grace got to the hospital , she found a crowd of nurses fluttering around Kendra . Congratulations , Dr. Jermyn , with a handsome husband and a Chapter 50 288 Wouchers cute son , and now youre expecting your second child ! At the words , Grace paused in her tracks . As she was about to walk away , Kendra called out , Grace , I cant handle this morning sickness . What can I do ? Her words made the colleagues realize something was off .. Kendra , a doctor herself , should know what to do . But they didnt dwell on it and made their exit . It was just the two of them now . Kendra pulled out her phone and approached Grace with a grin . If it were me , I would have left with dignity by now . Antonio cooks for me every day , she said , showing off her phone to Grace . The man who was against killing cooked for Kendra , again and again . Seeing the smug look on Kendras face , Grace felt a stab of sorrow . Antonio wouldve shown you the respect you deserve if he really loved you . You wouldnt have had to play dirty to get where you are . Kendras face twisted at the words . Stop it ! Antonio never loved you , and youre not in a position to judge me ! Grace kept her cool , her inner world utterly undisturbed . Shed always known that Antonios heart wasnt hers . But now , she was past needing it . Without another word , Grace walked away . Alone in her office , she couldnt keep the emotions at bay . All that played in her head were images of Antonio in an apron , cooking dishes in the pan , and spooning food into Kendras mouth . She realized that no matter how much she valued Russells opinion , her marriage was a lost cause . After a moment of contemplation , Grace pulled out her phone and texted Antonio : Lets talk . Her text disappeared into the void . Nearby , a couple of doctors were gossiping . Have you heard ? The new directors spot has been taken , one said . Who got it ? the other asked . Graces heart skipped a beat , and she found herself glancing over . That doctor whispered , Its that newcomer , Dr. Jermyn ! Graces breath caught , her fingers clenching her phone . If she wasnt going to get the directors job , there was no way it would go to Kendra , a newcomer who was still getting the hang of things ! Grace suddenly stood up and called out to the two doctors who were passing by , Who is the new director ? They got along with Grace , so they felt a pang of sympathy . Parrish , youre young . There will be other chances . After all , one can compete with Kendra . Thats right , The guy who was here last time is the top shareholder of our hospital . Hes from the Parrish family ! A wave of desolation washed over Grace . no She entrusted her assets to Antonio for safekeeping , but he ended up using them to unconditionally support Kendra ! Not far away , Kendra was the center of attention , preening with pride . Jermyn , you are really living the dream ! Lets call her director from now on ! Kendra flashed a smug smile at Grace , casually placing her hand on her barely there baby bump , still concealed beneath her clothes . Gathering herself , Grace retreated to her office to call Antonio . After a bit , Antonio picked up . Whats up ? Grace didnt beat around the bush . Why are you using the Parrish familys influence to help Kendra ? Antonio paused and then replied nonchalantly , Youre my wife in name only . Does it really matter if youre the director or not ? Anger flared in Grace . Antonios dismissive words turned all her hard work into a joke . Without another word , she ended the call and set about retrieving her pre nuptial property As the evening approached , Grace headed back to the Kaufmans place . She found Omar drawing at the table . He bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun , a picture of tranquility . She paused and then walked over . She was taken aback when she saw the drawing . Omar had sketched a family portrait , but the womans name was Kendra ! A cold shiver ran through Grace , and she couldnt resist asking , Why do you like Kendra so much ? You used to love me the most . Omar held onto his drawing , meeting Graces gaze with a challenge . I didnt know you were like this before ! Everyone says you tricked Dad into having a baby with you and thats why I exist ! 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