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Chapter 227 The private jet landed on a tiny island with nice weather. This place belonged to Antonio. Everything was arranged to Michelle’s taste now. In the afternoon, while fishing with Michelle, Antonio was scrolling through his phone when he came across a breaking news alert from Wigocia. There was a fire down at Oakwood … Read More “When Despair Comes 227” »
Chapter 226 The awards ceremony ended without a hitch. Antonio and Tyler, eager to celebrate Michelle’s big win, whisked her away for a shopping getaway. As they cruised toward their vacation destination, Michelle couldn’t help but bring up the phone call she’d overheard at the ceremony. “Did Grace call you guys? I seemed to hear … Read More “When Despair Comes 226” »
Chapter 225 Michelle, all decked out in her high–end dress, was hanging out backstage, ready to step up and claim her prize. Just then, Antonio’s phone rang. He felt a surge of irritation, pulling out his phone to turn it off. But he happened to see a WhatsApp message flash on the screen. “Antonio, call … Read More “When Despair Comes 225” »
Chapter 224 Deep into the night. I chucked the pile of letters into the fire and then grabbed the photos. There were Antonio and Tyler, grinning from ear to ear on either side of me. But looking at it now, all I felt was a bitter laugh. The photo went up in flames, those grins … Read More “When Despair Comes 224” »
040 Chapter 223 “What’s the old feud got to do with her?” Tyler snapped. Michelle was bawling, her face hidden behind her hands. Antonio butted in, putting her in his arms. “Grace, you’re way out of line! “Look, it’s just an old necklace. Michelle, we’ll give it to her.” He yanked the necklace off and … Read More “When Despair Comes 223” »
Chapter 222 Antonio scolded, “Grace, you’ve been a spoiled brat for as long as I can remember, and I’m sick of it. “Michelle enmed that award fair and square. You’re accusing her of stealing your work, but where’s your proof? If you can’t prove it, you’re just throwing baseless accusations.” “Grace, I promise I didn’t … Read More “When Despair Comes 222” »
Chapter 221 On the day we remembered my mom, I waited and waited. My dad had sent some flowers, but that was it. Tyler was a no–show. I tried calling, but no answer, not even after three tries. J On the fourth ring someone finally picked up. he’s mom. “Grace? Are you looking for Tyler?” … Read More “When Despair Comes 221” »
Chapter 220 I tried to smile, but tears took over first. “Tyler, no one’s taking Mom’s things away. “If you feel like giving Michelle stuff, you can give away whatever you want from the Parrish family.” “What good stuff could the Parrish family possibly have…” Tyler’s voice trailed off. He was right. What good stuff … Read More “When Despair Comes 220” »
Chapter 219 Michelle wriggled free from Antonio’s embrace and planted herself between us. “Ms. Parrish, please don’t be too hard on Antonio,” she begged, tears welling up in her eyes. “This is my fault. I shouldn’t have interfered in your relationship.” She wiped her nose. “I’ll leave now.” Antonio’s expression softened as he looked at … Read More “When Despair Comes 219” »
Chapter 218 We had a party at a bar owned by my family. Michelle’s family was struggling. Her dad’s drug addiction had left them. deep in debt. Antonio, convinced I was somehow responsible for Michelle’s taking a job there, glared at me accusingly. He, and Tyler, seemed to have forgotton that Michelle was now the … Read More “When Despair Comes 218” »