Chapter36
But he came at the wrong time.
If I brought him into this world, his life would never be a happy one.
It’s better for him to leave now than to suffer with me.
I glanced at my phone, and it was filled with messages and calls from Antonio.
“Grace! Stop pretending, okay? If you’re looking for an excuse, at least make it a good one. Stop being so pathetic!
“You’re seriously angry over some baby stuff? I haven’t even mentioned how the cheap baby products you bought gave the baby a rash! What’s there to be upset about?”
Even though I had already let him go in my heart, seeing those messages made my eyes sting with tears again.
This was the man I had loved for so many years.
And in the end, all that was left was exhaustion.
*****
On the fifth day in the hospital, I was discharged.
I requested a two–week sick leave and decided to take some time away.
I had the divorce papers drawn up, signed them, packed my things, and moved out of Antonio’s place that night.
As I was putting the last suitcase in the car, I heard his voice.
“Grace!”
I froze for a moment but didn’t turn around.
I closed the car door and tried to leave.
But Antonio wasn’t ready to let me go.
He stormed up to me, grabbed my wrist, and his face darkened.
“What’s this all about? You’re not answering my calls, not responding to my messages! You seriously want a divorce?”
“You just want me to come back and apologize, don’t you? Well, I’m here now. Are you happy now? Can you stop bothering me? I’m busy, I don’t have time for your pregnancy moods!” he snapped.
I pressed my lips together, calm and detached.
But my face still carried the pale traces of my exhaustion. I looked at him.
Antonio froze, his hand reaching up to touch my gaunt face, his eyes softening with a flicker of regret.
“Why have you gotten so thin?”
“Stop pretending.” I snapped, pulling his hand away.
I was cold, unfeeling.
“You didn’t go to work. You didn’t go on a business trip. Do you really think I’m this stupid? Antonio, do you feel proud of tricking me for four years?”
He stood still, his eyes full of guilt.
He fumbled for words, but couldn’t find any.
