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Chapter 197 Antonio’s mother had been very dissatisfied with me since we started dating. She thought that my parents were just nobody who had struck it rich by chance compared to the Quinn family. She didn’t even want me to take Antonio to visit my parents. On On the day of our wedding, even though … Read More “When Despair Comes 197” »
Chapter 196 To repay the favor, I went out with the doctor from the hospital. We watched the sunrise I had missed before, hiked, had a picnic, shared a meal, and enjoyed some drinks together. He was a fantastic companion, offering the emotional support I so desperately needed. I felt so much better now. That … Read More “When Despair Comes 196” »
Chapter 195 Sabrina stifled a giggle. “Grace, you’re not mad, are you?” she challenged, a glint in her eyes. I mumbled, pressing my throbbing forehead. “I don’t care.” An awkward silence descended. Sabrina looked down, then, using a nail clipper, began peeling off the sticker, muttering apologies. The scraping sound grated on my nerves. I … Read More “When Despair Comes 195” »
Chapter 194 The knock felt like a skull–splitting explosion. Irritated. I flung the door open. “Leave the food!” Before I could see the face, a slap landed on my cheek. “Grace, what’s wrong? Bullying Sabrina again?” Antonio stood there, Sabrina behind him. My eyes were red and swollen. Clutching the takeout, I hung mu head. … Read More “When Despair Comes 194” »
Chapter 193 On our wedding anniversary, my husband Antonio Kaufman watched the sunrise with his first love Sabrina Hayes atop a mountain. He left me stranded in a rain–soaked forest for hours. A Facebook notification from Sabrina, visible only to me, revealed the betrayal: “Your husband is watching the sunrise with me!” The accompanying photo … Read More “When Despair Comes 193” »
Chapter 192 My brother groped his way forward with a blurred vision. Those guys deliberately tripped him up and then mercilessly mocked and insulted him. After a while, they seemed to get bored with their mean game and left my brother alone on the rooftop, walking away. Right after they left, my brother, still struggling … Read More “When Despair Comes 192” »
Chapter 191 “Grace, I know I’m responsible for what happened to your brother. But my mom said that if you’re willing. I can marry you,” said Antonio. I was floored, seriously doubting my ears that he’d come up with such a ridiculous proposal. He kept on about it excitedly, “Grace, be my bride. Let bygones … Read More “When Despair Comes 191” »
Chapter 190 I continued. “Five years back. you got snatched, and my brother showed up just in time to save you, giving you a shot at getting away. His eyes got messed up with chemicals, and he’s been blind ever since. You made a joke out of him. let others talk trash, and you didn’t … Read More “When Despair Comes 190” »
Chapter 189 Antonio froze on the spot. Gina sauntered over, a smug grin on her face. “If you really want to stick around, maybe grovel at Antonio’s feet, say you’re sorry, and hope he’ll take you back. “Come on. We’re not kids anymore. Playing the victim? That’s just sad.” I curled my lip, too tired … Read More “When Despair Comes 189” »
Chapter 188 Chapter 188 The suddenness of my attack on Gina froze the room. A beat later, they surged forward, pulling me away just as Gina’s head was about to smash into the wall. I landed hard, cheek scraping against the icy tiles. Their earlier disdain morphed into gleeful violence. “Damn it. Gina said she’d … Read More “When Despair Comes 188” »