Chapter 2

race was awakened by a loud noise in the early morning.

She opened the door to find a woman, looking totally haggard, holding onto a guy’s clothes in the garden next door, sobbing her heart out.

“David, I’ve loved you for ten years and even had kids for you.

“When we got married, you promised to love me forever.

“Just a few years later, you’re cheating on me with another woman.”

It was early morning, but a lot of people were already up and strolling around the lake. They happened to witness this dramatic scene.

As a crowd gathered in the villa area, David, who was quite a well–known figure, turned pale and quickly pulled the woman inside.

“What’s wrong with you? I’ve told you countless times that no man stays faithful!”

Grace was in a daze when she felt a warm hand cover her ear from behind.

“Grace, don’t listen to this nonsense,” said Antonio.

Grace didn’t turn around but murmured, “Tell me. Do all guys end up cheating?”

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Chapter 2 288 iVouchers Antonio froze and then gently turned Grace to face him, his eyes serious. “I can’t speak for everyone else, but not me. Grace, I’ll only love you in my lifetime.”

“You’ll only love me in your lifetime? But a lifetime is so long.”

Antonio gently held her, his warm breath tickling her ear. “A lifetime is long, and you’re all I want.”

Grace finally laughed, but it had a touch of bitterness. “What if you betray me?”

Antonio swore, “If I ever betray you, may I be struck by lightning right here.”

After knowing all the truth, Grace felt a pang in her chest at the words.

She asked, “Antonio, are you really serious about making that bold vow? Aren’t you scared it might really happen?”

Antonio chuckled, “Not at all. No one knows how much I love you better than me. If you doubt me, I’ll show you my heart. If you still don’t trust me, I’ll give you my life.”

Grace thought, “He is willing to give me his life? Then why can’t he control his desire?”

He reeked of another woman after they had sex, yet he whispered the sweetest words to her.

“Grace, Antonio, what are you guys doing here?” A voice broke the silence from the doorway.

They turned to see Kenna, in a red dress, leaning on the door.

The next moment, Grace felt Antonio stiffen. He asked with a 23.52%

Chapter 2 288 iVouchers frown, “It’s not the weekend. Why are you dressed like that? Where are you going?”

His tone wasn’t like an elder’s. It sounded more like a husband asking about his wife’s plans, with a hint of jealousy.

Kenna caught the jealousy and grinned, “There’s a company party tonight. I’m going to get a boyfriend there, so I won’t be home tonight.”

Antonio’s expression darkened at the words. Kenna’s smile widened. “By the way, Grace, what are your plans for today?”

Antonio snapped out of it, holding Grace’s hand. “Grace and I are heading back to the Kaufman’s manor today.”

Kenna smiled and left with a polite farewell.

Half an hour later, Antonio drove Grace to the Kaufman’s manor.

Antonio’s parents weren’t fond of Grace. They thought their once–promising son had become a lovesick fool, nearly losing his life, and they still didn’t have a grandchild after all these years. Every time they met; they gave Grace the cold shoulder.

Antonio felt bad about it and tried to visit his parents as little as possible, but this time, news came that her mother, Nancy Hoffman, hadn’t been feeling well lately, so he had to take Grace to check on her.

As soon as they walked in, Frank Kaufman and Nancy, who had been chatting and laughing, immediately put on stern faces.

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Chapter 2 288 Vouchers Antonio could tell that they were giving Grace the cold shoulder, and he immediately flared up. “If you keep doing this, Grace and I won’t be coming back.”

His words were met with a slap on the table from his father, Frank. “How dare you say that? Would you really turn your back on us for a woman?”

Antonio held Grace’s hand firmly, not backing down. “I’ve made it clear. Grace is my beloved woman. I’m afraid to even raise my voice around her. How can you treat her like this? Are you trying to break my heart?

“If this happens again, I’ll l