Chapter 1 288 Vouchers Chapter 1 My husbands ex girlfriend posted a Facebook picture . It was a title deed to my house . Her caption read : I finally got the home Ive always dreamed of . Antonio , thank you for this amazing gift . I commented : What on earth have you done ? My husband called , blaming me. Wendys on her own , her kid needs school , and they require the deed . Cant you be more understanding ? Wendy Garzas sobs were audible in the background . It was my birthday , and I was planning to surprise Antonio with the news that I was pregnant . Until seven p.m. , he ignored my calls and texts . Only after my comment did he call , and he was furious . He hung up as I tried to explain , and a sharp pain shot through me . I was bleeding . Thirty minutes later , Wendy posted another picrure a brand- new Mercedes . She bragged : He bought it for me outright . Antonios the best guy in the world . 13 22 Chapter 1 208 Nouchers . Hed bought it to appease her . Id had enough . I was ending the marriage . Antonio arrived late , confused by the birthday cake . Whose birthday is it ? he asked . Without a word , I casually tossed the cake . My voice was steady , A friends . He let out a sigh of relief . Your birthday is the 28th of September , todays the 8th . Five years married , and hed never remembered my birthday , yet never missed Wendys . Antonio plopped down , offering a little bear . Wendy gave you this . Shes upset about your questions . Call and apologize . The oil stained bear was clearly a dealership giveaway , with a Mercedes logo . Nausea washed over me . I dont want it . Antonios frown deepened . Whats your problem ? She gave you a gift ! I snapped , Im not apologizing . Leave me alone . Antonio tried to pull me up , forcing a call to Wendy . His rough grip sent my already injured leg crashing against the coffee table . Just a week ago , Antonio had scalded my right leg while he texted Wendy . It started bleeding again . Antonio got frantic . Ill take you to the hospital . I nodded , feeling numb , and as soon as I got in the car , Wendys sugary voice chirped from the Bluetooth speaker : Welcome , my dear . Antonios face twitched . He shot me a nervous glance . Wendy bought that last time and left it in my car . Ill throw it out . No worries , I replied , my voice smooth and even . A heavy silence filled the car . Antonio peered at me , astonished . Youre not upset ? I smiled faintly . I admitted I used to be bothered by Wendy . But now , Antonios actions had rendered her irrelevant . My wounds throbbing . Can you drive ? I pointed out the idling car . The hospital was a quick turn and a kilometer away . His phone buzzed . He answered , a grin spreading across his face . I heard Wendys sweet voice asking fopa driving lesson . Wendy needs me . Its urgent , Antonio said , his impatience barely concealed . He was clearly rushing to see her 1322 Chapter 1 204 Mouchers I stated coldly . I cant walk . His expression didnt change . Dont be dramatic . Its just a leg wound . He yanked open the car door and threw me out . Call me after the doctor . I watched him drive away , the spray from his tires misting my wound . Fifty meters to the hospital , but my legs buckled , sending me sprawling onto the curb in agony A security guard rushed over , fearing a car accident . Later , after my leg was bandaged , I arrived home late . Antonio burst in , furious . I waited an hour at the hospital ! Your phone was dead ! I stared at him , completely bewildered . Hed never called .