---- Chapter 209 My grip tightened on the suitcase. This wasn't the first time he'd denied our relationship, but each time felt like a fresh stab to the heart. Before | could speak, Ivan said, "Hello, Uncle Antonio." | turned, shocked, to see tears welling in Ilvan's eyes. "Mom, let's go." "OK, sweetheart, right away, | said, stroking his hair. As we walked past, Antonio grabbed my arm. "What did Ivan ... just call me?" he asked, incredulous. | replied calmly.

"Aren't you his uncle?" For six years, Antonio had maintained his charade, forcing Ivan to call him "Uncle Antonio,' forbidding him from using the word.'Dad." ---- Chapter 209 Now lvan was finally detaching, and Antonio was surprised? Shouldn't he be happy? | tried to pull my arm free, but his grip was firm. He looked at me, his expression a mixture of emotions. "Wait. Give me a few days. "'ll explain to Ivan." | reminded him, "Molly is waiting.

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Let go." As if realizing what he was doing, he reluctantly released me. | scoffed and took Ivan's hand. We turned to leave again. "Wait!" Antonio called. He hurried back to his car, retrieved a box, and handed it to Ivan. "Happy birthday, Ivan," he said. Molly smiled at me. "This cake was actually for me. So today's your son's birthday?" ---- Chapter 209 "Ivan's birthday was two weeks ago." | said, starting to hand the cake back. But then | saw the look of anticipation on Ivan's face.

He didn't understand the complexities of the adult world. "Will you eat it with me?" He asked Antonio. Antonio hesitated then agreed. Ivan cheered and ran into the living room, urging me to open the box. | followed, stroking his hair, and cut him a piece. Ivan took a bite, and his smile instantly vanished. "Spit it out! Don't swallow!" | cried, grabbing the cake. Antonios face darkened. "Grace, have you lost your mind?"