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The following days were calm and peaceful, and I thought I had been overthinking.
That day, I had just finished work when I suddenly received a phone call from Antonio’s mother.
“Grace, are you available to meet?”
I held the phone, feeling a little uneasy.
Antonio’s mother’s voice sounded a bit tired, and I hesitated for a moment, but I still agreed to meet.
We met at a quiet cafe.
She sat in the corner, her face pale, and she forced a smile when she saw me.
After I sat down, she spoke directly, “Grace, I know Antonio has hurt you, but I hope you can give him another chance.”
I remained silent for a moment and shook my head.
“Mary, I really couldn’t do it.”
Her eyes were somewhat eager, and her voice was slightly trembling.
“As long as you agreed not to divorce, half of the Kaufman family’s assets can be given to you. I know this is unfair to you, but I really don’t want to see you two separate.”
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My heart tightened; I didn’t expect her to propose such a condition.
Antonio’s mother has always been very kind to me, treating me like her own daughter.
Looking at her like this, I felt a bit reluctant in my heart, but I couldn’t easily compromise on principle.
“Mary, it wasn’t a matter of money.”
“Antonio, he… cheated on me, I can’t pretend like nothing happened.”
Her eye sockets turned red, and her voice choked.
“Grace, I knew he was wrong, but he is my son, and I didn’t want to see him ruin himself like this.”
“Could you do me a favor, please?”
I felt a pang of sadness in my heart and quickly reached out to hold her hand. “Mary, please don’t be like this. I know you have his best interests at heart, but I really can’t agree to this matter.”
She lowered her head and tears fell down.
I felt uncomfortable in my heart, but there were some things that I really couldn’t force myself to agree to.
Antonio’s mother saw that I had made up my mind and no longer insisted.
Just before leaving, she repeatedly instructed me.
“If you have figured it out, you must contact me.”
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I nodded, not speaking too decisively.
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After all, it was Antonio who made mistakes from beginning to end, his mother never harmed me.
I returned home, had dinner, and lay on the sofa reading a
book.
Suddenly, I received a phone call.
It was an unfamiliar call.
I had some doubts that it was Antonio calling, but I still answered the call.
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.
Just as I was about to hang up, Antonio spoke up.
“Grace, it was me.”
“Please, don’t hang up the phone yet. I promised to give you an explanation.”
I hadn’t had time to respond when I heard a loud banging sound on the other end of the phone.
In an instant, my heart skipped a beat.
Immediately following were the harsh sounds of brakes, honking, and faintly the sound of an ambulance.
I instantly realized what had happened.
When I arrived at the hospital, Antonio was covered in bandages, but his injuries were not serious.
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He stood at the door of the emergency room, saw me, and his eyes lit up.
“Wife, you finally came.”
“Don’t worry, I had the speed under control. Bonnie definitely didn’t die, but she couldn’t save the baby in her belly.”
I looked at him in disbelief.
“Was this car accident intentional? Was your intention to make Bonnie have a miscarriage?”
Antonio grabbed my hand.
“Yes, she has been pressuring me to get a divorce these past two days, but I didn’t agree. I never expected that she would go to your company and cause a scene.”
“Wife, it was her who seduced me, believe me, I only loved you.”
“Will you forgive me and promise me not to divorce?”
I was so angry that my whole body was trembling, and I raised my hand and gave him a slap.
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