Chapter 25
After the engagement party, Bryce sent Grace to Wintervale High School to help the kids with their homework.
It was not suitable for her to be at the Kaufman’s home now since he rarely saw Barrett getting so angry. The last time Barrett was so furious was when Grace’s father ran away from
home.
Now, at the Kauffman’s home, Carlo stood by and watched Antonio being severely beaten, and yet dared not speak up for him.
The Kaufman family had strict rules and anyone who broke them would be punished. Antonio was badly whipped and was in great pain. At least, Barrett sent all the guests away first, otherwise, who knew what kinds of rumors would be spreading around?
“Antonio, I brought you up! Among all the kids, you were the one who always followed the rules and was the most talented. Why do you do this? How dare you leave your wife and son alone at the hospital just like this?”
Last time, regardless of the heavy rain, Zelma came to Barrett seeking justice. He also heard those harsh words from Grace’s phone. From that time, Barrett was quite mad at Antonio and wanted to teach him a lesson.
Antonio’s wife had just given birth to a boy, and he simply left them at the hospital and rushed to Grace’s engagement
party. Luckily, people thought he was Grace’s uncle,
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otherwise, the rumors would engulf them.
“Don’t you know what today’s event was? Grace’s engagement party! You are now a married man and a father. Don’t you know what’s the right thing to do?”
After a long while of silence, Antonio began to talk, “Dad, I’ve been in love with Grace for over 13 years! For all those years, she has been a part of my life, a part of me! How could you ask me just to let her go? Bryce is in the same situation as me, but you choose to support him!”
“I’m supposed to be her uncle and for that reason, I had to push her away over and over again. I suffered more than she did when I saw her sad! If it wasn’t for the moral bondage, how could I bear to see her in so much pain!”
Barrett adopted him and gave him a chance for a better life. But, at the same time, he also entitled him with an identity he could not refuse, and he could only be Grace’s uncle!
Barrett listened to Antonio’s accusations, raised his hand, and then let it down weakly, and threw the whip on the ground.
Carlo quickly came forward and took Barrett’s arm, looking worried.
Barrett pointed at Antonio. After he panted for a while, he said in disappointment, “You’ve never told me how you really feel about her. How would you know that I wouldn’t agree?”
Antonio’s face changed color, and Barrett continued, “If you told me about it before, I might consider it. Compared with power and reputation, what I cared more about was her future happiness.
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“But now, you’re a married man and a father, so you should know that it’s over between you and Grace. Now, swear that you’ll always see her as your niece forever!”
Antonio lowered his head in sorrow. He knew if he didn’t say it, Barrett would make sure that he would never see her again.
“I swear… I’ll only see Grace as my niece.” Antonio’s voice was hoarse as he said each word, as if there was a knife in his
throat.
After Barrett finished speaking, he asked Carlo to take him back to his room to rest.
Barrett was right. Antonio never brought it up and assumed that Barrett would say no to him.
Antonio thought to himself, “How stupid you are! You brought it on yourself. And you have to watch the girl you loved marrying another man.”
Bryce had been watching them all along, and he walked over at this time.
He stood in front of Antonio and mocked, “Antonio, just admit it, you lost the love of your life simply because you’re a coward. You had a better chance than me.”
Antonio stared at Bryce with red eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, “So what? Grace and I share the same family name! Otherwise, you would never have a chance to be with her!”
Bryce looked at him, who was once his best friend when they were kids. He didn’t believe that Antonio would turn so unwise one day. “Antonio, don’t get yourself an excuse. Only useless people will do so. Yes, you are a Kaufman. But Sir
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Kaufman is not your real father. Get it? You’re simply a coward. The so–called moral bondage is just an excuse.
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“Grace is a nice girl. I did not win her heart with money. Instead, all I give her is my attention and love. I’m bolder and more responsible than you. That’s why she falls for me.”
“Antonio, you had her love, but you were such a coward and gave her up. I should say thank you for giving me the chance since you are not the only one in love with her.”
