The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio) novel Chapter 273

Chapter273

When I received my cancer diagnosis, I began planning for my mom's future.

My brother, Remy, wouldn't care for her.

So, instead of using the money for treatment, I gave it to Laura, hoping she could hire help when she was older.

She, however, saw my gesture as nothing more than a performance.

The party ended, and Remy wanted to leave, but Laura refused.

She was waiting for my monthly allowance: $10,000.

Her friends, overhearing this, tried calling me, but couldn't get through.

Laura flew into a rage, flipping a table. "I told her to marry Antonio, and she resisted. Now she's living comfortably and abandoning Remy and me."

Her words brought it all back.

She had forced me to marry Antonio, a murderer.

He had served time for killing his ex-girlfriend and ex-wife, but his wealthy family secured his release.

Laura was a paradox. She claimed to love me, yet I was always the one giving.

Remy always came first.

Then, Antonio arrived at the party.

“Antonio, what are you doing here?” Laura asked, her eyes lighting up with anticipation of a gift.

"Grace said she wouldn't give you your allowance. I thought that was wrong, so I brought it without her knowing."

Laura embraced him. "I knew you were more family than she is."

Antonio smiled warmly.

No one knew he had murdered me just hours earlier.

I looked at Laura and Remy, feeling nothing.

I had never been truly seen by them.

Antonio had proposed to Laura on my behalf.

To pay off Remy's gambling debts, Laura had forced me into the marriage, threatening suicide.

She held a knife to her throat. "Grace, this is for your own good. Antonio is rich. You can be a housewife.” I protested, “But he killed his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend.” "People change. Antonio explained it was a misunderstanding. You know I love you. I would never hurt you.” She sounded so sincere.

Tears welled in my eyes. I relented and married him.

He became abusive. We even ended up at the police station once.

Laura always blamed me.

She said all mothers loved their children and that everything she did was for my own good.

Even when Antonio nearly killed me, she feigned ignorance.

Finally, I understood. Laura didn't care about me; she resented my happiness.

She'd have been better off without me.

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