No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 33



It took me a four-hour bullet train ride to get to Galaxy Harbor.

The sun had just set, giving way to the evening lights. Though it couldn't match the glitz of Seabreeze City, its lights shone brilliantly, capturing the small town's romantic charm.

Right on cue, Fanny's call came through. "Made it yet? Found a place to stay?"

She hadn't expected me to leave in such a hurry. When she asked where I was going, I gave her the address and the train schedule.

She wondered if my rush was to avoid Conrad, fearing his persistence.

I told her she was wrong. Conrad wouldn't do that. He must be furious that I stood him up and wouldn't listen. And I was right. He hadn't texted or called since he questioned why I hadn't shown up for the registry.

My haste to get there wasn't only because I'd always wanted to visit but also to avoid entanglements, not with Conrad, but with Herschel and Jacqueline. They would seek me out to persuade me.

made up my mind. Engaging with Herschel and Jacqueline would waste my energy and wear me out. So, I figured it was best to leave swiftly, denying

airplane mode. Fanny called my burner, which even Conrad didn't know about. This number was my

yet. No rush," I said, taking in the unfamiliar

be in a rush? It's getting late. Find a decent hotel, one that's safe. Check under the bed and

concern. "Okay,

don't forget to grab something to eat. There must be delivery services there," Fanny added as a

order someone to keep me

always take good care of yourself, no

some rest. You've got surgery first thing tomorrow,"

because this place is my ancestral home, where my parents were born. They

they never made their fortune. Instead, they lost

in this small town, too, but my parents took me away when I was

talked about Galaxy Harbor. He promised to take me back to see where we used to live and the orphanage where they

My parents were orphans,

due to