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Chapter 238 Antonio stayed out of my hair for a few days after that, and I wasn’t complaining. I enjoyed the quiet. I threw myself into the design contest, using any spare moment to draw up ideas. Once I submitted my designs for the semi–finals, I waited. Five days later, I found out I’d made … Read More “When Despair Comes 238” »
Chapter 237 Michelle and her mom were led to me by Antonio’s people. I almost didn’t recognize the old woman as Michelle’s mom. She wore dark clothes, her face plain and unmade. Wrinkles crinkled around her eyes, and her hair was peppered with white, making her look like she was in her sixties. Michelle’s face … Read More “When Despair Comes 237” »
Chapter 236 My ticket got messed up right before I was supposed to board, and I was stuck on the ground. I didn’t sweat it. I knew Antonio wouldn’t let me go without a hitch. I sent Linda and the gang on their way and told them I’d sort it out. With my suitcase in … Read More “When Despair Comes 236” »
Chapter 235 I called the cops. After so long. Antonio hadn’t kept his old vigor. He exuded a sense of dejection instead. I thought for sure, with me out of the picture, he’d mope around for a bit and then get back to his old form with Michelle. It turned out that I had more … Read More “When Despair Comes 235” »
Chapter 234 I knew those footsteps well. Yet. I felt a weird kind of calm inside. Antonio’s voice, all wobbly and unsure, only hit me when he stopped behind me. “Grace, is that really you?” he asked. I didn’t bother turning but kept my eyes glued to my phone. Antonio came up to me, his … Read More “When Despair Comes 234” »
Chapter 233 I had to get ready for my business trip. To steer clear of them in Abalind, I fired up WhatsApp, something I hadn’t touched in forever, and hopped into a chat group. This chat group had over twenty people, and it was always popping. I didn’t feel like scrolling through their ritzy lifestyles, … Read More “When Despair Comes 233” »
Chapter 232 I had put down roots in a tiny country. Life here in this country moved at a relaxed pace. I slept in until I woke up on my own. Then I headed out for some grocery shopping, and after that, I cooked a meal at home. After meals, I was all about sketching … Read More “When Despair Comes 232” »
Chapter 231 Antonio and Tyler showed up at the police station one after another. Tyler introduced himself and asked to see the security tapes. Once they watched the footage, a young cop pulled out what was left of Grace’s things. The cop explained, “The video shows Ms. Parrish didn’t leave the villa after going back … Read More “When Despair Comes 231” »
Chapter 230 Antonio lurched forward, his complexion drained of all color, and murmured to Tyler, “What happened? How did things go so wrong so fast? “Grace wasn’t playing us this time? The house is really gone?” Tyler jumped up, his eyes red with fury, and threw a punch straight at Antonio’s face. Caught off guard, … Read More “When Despair Comes 230” »
Chapter 228 A week flew by after their fun shopping trip, and they all returned to Wigocia. Antonio was eager to show Michelle around the Kaufman’s home. Camille Lawson was perched in the vintage–decorated living room, turning a blind eye to Michelle’s polite hello. She gazed at Antonio with a face etched with disappointment. “I … Read More “When Despair Comes 228” »