Chapter 36 Grace Parrish felt that marrying Antonio Kaufman was a stroke of luck . Back then . Antonio proposed to his first love in front of the entire school . After he got rejected . Grace offered to marry him . He held a grand wedding but never agreed to register their marriage . Grace never complained , just accepting it willingly . Three years later , Grace got pregnant . When she came out of the consulting room , however , she ran into Antonio and his first love .

Apparently , they were here to have their pre- marital health checkup . " As I said , you're the only one worthy of being my wife . " Antonio cooed . His first love , Keyla Stone , smiled gently . Antonio's younger sister Laney sneered at Grace , " I'm getting a new sister- in - law. If you know what's good for you , you should step aside . " Only then did Grace realize what a fool she had been . She terminated the pregnancy and left without a word .

Rumor had it that the usually composed Antonio went mad searching for her after she left . The next time they met , it was snowing heavily . Antonio and his sister stood before her , their eyes red with regret . " Grace . I'm sorry Please come home with us ! " " Honey , come back to me , will you ? " Before Grace could respond , a strong arm pulled her into an embrace . " Stop kidding . She's my wife " On Grace Parrish's phone , there was a message that she hadn't replied to .

It was from her childhood friend . Shane Larson . " Grace, seven years ago we agreed that if neither of us were married when I returned from abroad , we'd get married . Does that still count ? " Grace glanced at Antonio in the study , took a deep breath , and hit send . " It does . Pick me up in three days . " The reply came instantly . " OK " Grace and Antonio held a wedding right after college .

She used to think they would grow old together , even though they never registered their marriage But today . Grace ran into him and his first love , Keyla Stone , coming out of the hospital holding pre - marital health checkup results . At that moment , she knew her dream had shattered . Around the corner , Antonio gently kissed Keyla's hand . " As I said , you're the only one worthy of being my wife . Now , it's finally coming true Chapter 36 Keyla's lips curved into a charming smile .

" Antonio , thank you for waiting three years . But what about Grace ? " A flash of guilt passed over Antonio's face , but it quickly faded . " Don't worry . I'll break up with her at the right time . " Grace crumpled the pregnancy test results in her hand . Her phone still showed Antonio's number . Silent tears rolled down her face . She turned back to the doctor's office , her voice trembling . " Doctor , schedule an abortion for me . I don't want this baby.

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" Before she could share the joy of her pregnancy with Antonio , she had to say goodbye to the life inside her . In a daze , Grace walked out of the hospital . The early spring breeze was warm , but it made her shiver . She watched from the corner as Antonio carefully helped Keyla into a car and drove away . His eyes , as always , only held Keyla . Antonio spent most of his time in the study at home . Watching his handsome profile , Grace recalled the past .

In their senior year in college , Antonio proposed to Keyla . He was the heir to the Kaufman Group , and she was the prom queen . The proposal shocked the entire campus . " Keyla Stone , will you marry me ? " On one knee , Antonio asked hopefully . The crowd chanted , " Say yes ! Say yes ! " But Keyla hesitated , biting her lip . Chapter 36 " Antonio , can you wait for me ? I've been accepted to a university abroad . I want to pursue my dream first . " Antonio frowned .

He could wait , but his mother couldn't . " Keyla , I won't stop you from going abroad . But you know my mom is in late - stage cancer . She doesn't have much time left . Let's register our marriage first . It won't delay your studies . " Keyla shook her head . She couldn't give up her bright future and marry early . } " I'm sorry . I can't . " With tears in her eyes , she turned and ran , leaving Antonio alone in the awkward scene .

He stood there , dazed , the ring in his hand feeling like a cruel joke as murmurs of sympathy filled the air . Suddenly , a clear voice rang out , " Antonio , I'll marry you ! " Antonio looked up and saw Grace smiling at him . No one knew she spent how much courage to walk up to him . She extended her hand , silently asking him to slip the ring onto her finger . " I will marry you and take care of your mother in her final days .

Grace couldn't remember how long it took Antonio to finally slide the ring onto her finger . The ring was a bit too big , and not her style , but none of that mattered . What mattered was that he was the one she loved . Grace had truly loved Antonio since the first day of college . When she came to campus alone , she nearly got hit by a basketball . It was Antonio who blocked it for her . From that moment , her eyes had been drawn to him , unable to look away . Chapter 36 .

But back then , Keyla was always by his side . They had been together since high school . Grace knew she had no chance , yet her heart remained . hopelessly devoted to him . So when the opportunity came , she seized it . Antonio had given her a grand wedding , but brought up registering their marriage . Grace wanted to remind him many times , but ( he never each time she swallowed her words . She was afraid that asking for too much would push him away .

As long as they were together , this was enough for her . Everyone knew they were married , and she was the one by his side . Six months after their wedding , his mother passed away . Grace stayed by her side until the very end , fulfilling every duty of a daughter - in - law . Antonio , though distant , remained respectful . Grace never asked for much . Just being with him was already enough . But dreams always come to an end . Grace touched the oversized ring on her finger . Three years had passed , and now she had to give back what had never truly belonged to her .