Chapter11 His words were like needles to my heart .
Clutching my chest , I realized that Antonio wasnt worth my love .
He never truly trusted me , choosing to believe someone who should never have had his ear .
Celia gave me a smug look , then clung to Antonios sleeve pitifully .
I took some of Dads attention .
Its fine if Grace hates me for it .
What others think doesnt matter , as long as you understand me , Antonio .
She ended with a sweet smile , and Antonios eyes softened .
He playfully tapped her nose and helped her up .
Looking at me , disappointed , he said , Grace , youve lost someone you loved .
You know how it feels .
Celia has cancer and times ticking .
Cant you grant her this one wish ? His words broke my heart again .
I managed a bitter smile .
How could Antonio mention my loss coolly ? c His mother and mine had once been best friends .
When his family faced bankruptcy , it was my mother who stepped in and saved them .
She worked tirelessly , managing everything during the day while caring for sickly Antonio at night .
Antonio was a fragile little boy .
My mother took him to exercise , cooked medicinal meals , and gradually restored his health .
15 41 Chapter If he hadnt been so set on marrying me , he probably wouldve begged my mother to be his godmother .
When Antonio found out she had died alone in a foreign country , he cried even harder than I did .
Id never forget how he glared at Celia and her mother with pure hatred at my mothers funeral .
But now , less than ten years later , Antonio told me it was just drama .
between parents .
I thought Id lash out at him in anger , but after all that letdown , I felt at strange calm .
Do what you want .
Were done , I said .
Antonio froze for a moment , then gave me a familiar smile .
Dont say that .
Ill be with Celia for her last days , and come back to you afterward .
With that , he ignored the protests of my friends and walked away with Celia .
I stood there , watching them leave , and suddenly remembered his confession on my 18th birthday .
Antonio handed me a big bouquet of red roses , his face flushed .
Sure , roses are a little cliche , but my love isnt .
Grace , Ill never marry anyone but you , he said with a serious tone .
It almost felt like a proposal .
I never doubted Antonios feelings for me .
I truly believed we would always be together .
So I didnt notice his growing attention to Celia back then .
Back home , I changed out of my wedding dress when my assistant sent me the results of an investigation into Celias supposed illness .
Ms.
Parrish .
Celia did visit the hospital recently , but it was for a stomach issue .
not cancer .
Also , she and Mr.
Rosario registered their marriage two weeks ago .
the assistant said I let out a cold laugh .
Two weeks ago .
I had been busy preparing to propose to Antonio .

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And Celia had already planned to crash it with that marriage certificate My mothers last words rang in my mind .
Dont let the past hatred hold you back .
Antonio is a good man : build a beautiful future with him .
But reality crushed that wish .
Mom .
I wanted to follow your last wish .
but I cant .
Celia and I arent family anymore .