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Antonio and I both worked at Salivell Memorial Hospital.
Back then, he was eager to win my parents‘ approval, working very hard to improve himself.
He would participate in every opportunity to advance his medical career.
Two years ago, the hospital announced that the Malicao peacekeeping battlefield urgently needed medical personnel.
Before I could make a decision, Antonio told me he had already signed up.
I immediately warned him about the extreme dangers of -medical work in Malicao, where a single misstep could cost
him his life.
Antonio simply said, “I’m not afraid. Gracie, come with me. Let’s fight side by side.”
Blinded by love, I signed up without hesitation.
Little did I know Antonio would withdraw his application behind my back.
I didn’t have an opportunity to ask him why until I was already in Malicao.
During our video call, I saw Antonio cry for the first time.
“Gracie, I’m sorry. I was worried about your family. After
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thinking it over for a few days, I decided to stay and take care of your parents.”
He promised, “No matter how long you’re gone, I’ll wait for you. If you die on the battlefield, I’ll follow you.”
His words deeply moved me. I trusted him completely.
I even transferred him 80,000 dollars, telling him not to scrimp and to spend as needed.
When my father found out, he was furious. “Gracie, did he brainwash you? He’s just a coward afraid to risk his life! And you gave him money? How could you be so foolish?!”
But I didn’t see anything wrong with Antonio’s choice.
I defended him, “Time will prove everything. You’ll see that Antonio is a kind and outstanding man!”
And yet, reality slapped me in the face.
Antonio cheated on me with Leila and even got her pregnant.
