Chapter16 Antonio sounded gentle as always , yet I could tell that he was not happy . Are you occupied today ? Why didnt you cook for me ? I remained silent , not revealing the fact that I didnt have the time because I went to get an abortion . Sensing my silence , Antonio was a bit annoyed . It was our anniversary yesterday . I bought you a gift . That made me curious . Rummaging in his pocket , he mumbled , sounding confused , Thats weird . I cant find it anywhere . Suddenly , he seemed to have realized something . I might have run into a thief . Dont worry . Ill buy you another one . I smiled bitterly . I saw a ring on Vivians hand in the photo from yesterday . 0.00 VE 10.59 m ) 200 Wouchers , It seemed that he needed his ex girlfriend to try everything on , including the anniversary gift for me . That wont be necessary . I didnt prepare any gift for you , either . Antonio hurried to ask , Grace , are you mad ? I did buy you a gift . I added , I gotta go if you have nothing else to say . Im still at work . Since that day , Antonio and I almost didnt talk to each other . A few days later, Antonios mom Lucy invited me to dinner at home . That was rare . Lucy always looked down upon me . To her , Vivian was her only daughter in law . Yet I didnt wanna be rude to her . Thus , I accepted her invitation . When I arrived , I saw Antonios buddies at home , preparing dinner together . The whole place fell in silence when they saw me . Theard someone mumble , What is she doing here ? She wont let Antonio drink with us . I ignored that . Instead , I seated myself directly . 12.87 % 10:59 Shortly later , Antonio and Vivian arrived . I noticed that Vivian no longer had the ring on her hand . She went straight to the kitchen as if it was her place and talked to Lucy . Antonio walked over to me and took out a diamond ring from his pocket . I bought you a new one . I knew he was lying . Antonio didnt notice how I felt at that moment . He pulled my hand over and put the ring on my finger . I felt sick as I stared at the ring . Vivian had worn it before . I wondered how many more lies Antonio was gonna tell me before he finally told me some truths . Vivian ! Make yourself at home . Grace will handle everything . Just relax and enjoy your stay . In the kitchen , Lucy was staring at Vivian lovingly while Vivian holding her arm as if she were Lucys daughter . Lucy , I miss you . Its been a while . Why didnt you visit me more often ? You dont care about 10 593 Antonio and me , do you ? Lucy glanced at me as she spoke , and she then led Vivian over . Come , Grace . I havent introduced you to my goddaughter , right ? Shes like a sister to Antonio . You dont have to worry about the two of them . If they hang out , you dont have to call Antonio . You know that Antonio is a man of solid integrity . Standing in front of me , Lucy talked as if she was giving me an order . Exactly , Grace . Youre way too strict with Antonio . Were all men of integrity . We wont involve Antonio in anything indecent . Besides , since were a start up , we have tons of businesses to handle . Its more than normal . I dont think arriving home late is a problem , right ? Not to mention that Vivian even ended up in the hospital because of drinking too much at a business dinner . We all make sacrifices ! If they wanted to be together , they would have married each other a long time ago . Antonios friends talked to me with smiles . The one who spoke louder was Victor Lopez . He was Antonios closest buddy , and the greatest supporter of Antonio and Vivian . 10 59 1 Chapterte 1308 Vouchers He never likeď me . When he heard Lucy scolding me , he was more than happy to take the chance to insult me . I asked with a frown , What start up ? What are you doing ? I thought Antonio was doing well in his office . Did he establish his own business ? Victor hurried to shut up when he realized that he had spilled the secret . The whole dinner was ruined . Everyone remained silent because of what had happened just now . After dinner , it started to rain . Antonio came over to me cautiously . Grace , I cant let Vivian go home alone . Its not safe . Why dont you stay here a bit longer ? Ill go back to pick you up after I send hér home . I nodded . Looking at me , Antonio tried to say something , yet in the end , he did nothing but squeeze my hand . He then left with Vivian . 10:59 I watched as the two of them left . I then called a taxi for myself , despite the fact that Lucy tried to stop me . I must look terrible when the rain wet my whole body . Antonio rushed back and held me in his arms . Im sorry, Grace . Youve suffered . After all , Vivian has a kid . Since invited her over , I would have to take care of her . Why didnt you wait for me at Moms place ? I could tell that Antonio was complaining . Are you the only one who can give her a ride ? Suddenly , I asked him , sincerely . What ? Antonio wasnt expecting this . All four of you drove today . Are you the only one who can give hér a ride ? Antonio pursed his lips as his confusion eyes turned into irritation . I stopped his words . You sent her home because you wanted to . Antonio looked frustrated . He sighed , Grace , are you jealous ? I 10:59 Chapter 16 only see her as a little sister . She has to live on her own now at mention that she has a kid to raise thats why I cant let her suffer .. Chapter16 288 Vouchers only see her as a little sister . She has to live on her own now after getting divorced , not to mention that she has a kid to raise . We grew up together and thats why I cant let her suffer .. 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...