---- Chapter 243 "Do | owe you a thank you for playing the considerate guy? Antonio, you make me sick." Antonio's face fell. He was taken aback by my refusal, considering the strong feelings | once had for him. "Grace, let's not dwell on the past. | know | screwed up, but cut me some slack to fix things. No one's perfect, and you can't just write me off without a second chance," he said. | was flabbergasted at his audacity. Why should my brother's life be the price for his errors?

Staring at Antonio, | couldn't figure out how | was ever smitten with such a lowlife. "Antonio, the only redemption for you is if you're dead and buried!" | didn't bother with any more words and just slammed the door in his face. ---- Chapter 243 kK Not long after, Gina somehow caught wind of the news. She barged in, trailing a group of well-off kids, with Antonio notably absent. Upon seeing me, Gina whipped out a check, her smug look as obvious as her sense of entitlement.

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"Grace, let's lay this matter with your brother to rest. Take this check. Fill in any amount that suits you. Consider it our way of making amends for what's been done," said Gina. | looked at them with a sneer. "Do you think money can fix this? Dream on. Want a fight? I'll fight you till the end." With them watching, | tore the check into pieces. Gina was furious, shoving me in her rage. "Grace, get over yourself. You're threatening to ---- Chapter 243 tie the knot with Antonio?

Take a good look in the mirror. You against us? Be serious." "Grace, we're giving you this offer because of Antonio." "Yeah, grab the cash and back off. The idea of you marrying Antonio? Not happening." They all jumped on the chance to lecture me, their tones heavy with commands. | had always kept my mouth shut and did whatever they said. My constant obedience let them get into the habit of bossing me around. "Is that right? We'll see about that.

Keep your guy on a short leash, and make sure he stays away from me." | closed the door, a cold feeling settling in my chest. Gina had a point. My posts were being yanked down just as fast as | could put them up. | was just an orphan with no clout. How could |