A fleeting glance at the welcome party stole my heart.
I didn’t come from a proud family, nor did I possess an exceptional appearance.
All I had were diligence and intelligence.
So. for four years in college, I studied and interned with all my might.
This earned me the opportunity to interview at the Stellaris Group.
Only then did I finally have the chance to stand proudly in front of Antonio and tell him my name.
It took me five years to get by Antonio’s side, but he dashed my hopes in just one night.
I managed a weak smile, trying to keep things grown–up.
Opening the door, I didn’t look back.
“Come in.”
Antonio’s eyes brightened, and he followed me inside.
“Two sugars, no milk.”
I made a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Antonio before sitting on another sofa.
Antonio’s voice was somewhat hoarse.
“You still remember.”
I smiled but didn’t respond.
“Since you came to me, you must have seen the divorce papers, right?
“I don’t want half your property; I just want custody of Ivan.”
Antonio’s breathing hitched as he looked up at me.
“Grace. I’m not going for the divorce.”
I nodded noncommittally, having anticipated this response.
‘It doesn’t matter. I can wait. Three years of separation should be enough.”
Antonio slammed his cup down, making a heavy thump..
“Are you that eager to get away from me?
“Remember, you were the one who made the first move six years ago!”
My heart throbbed painfully as I looked at him in shock, finally getting what this was all about..
“So that’s what you’ve been thinking all this time.
“I get it now, why you acted differently that morning after.
“I thought maybe you just didn’t treasure what you already had, but this is really what you’ve been thinking.”
I felt a little let down, but mostly just relieved
I lowered my eyes, fiddled with the coffee cup in my hand, and said softly, “Have you ever thought that maybe I’m the one who got hurt here?”
Antonio stared at me, stunned.
“What do you mean?”
I thought back to that night.
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