No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 61



Dustin was back, and it was as much a surprise as him remembering that old landline number of my dad's.

Herschel and Jacqueline were just as shocked, staring at Dustin for what felt like forever without uttering a single word.

Dustin had been gone for four years, not once coming back home during that time. His sudden return caught me off guard, but it was a pleasant surprise too.

"What's the matter, Mom, Dad? Don't you welcome me back?" Dustin asked with a smile as he approached.

Dustin was the kind-hearted soul everyone knew him to be. During my decade with the Wagner family, Dustin was the source of warmth in this house before he left.

But unlike Conrad, who was all about grand gestures, Dustin preferred actions over words, and his kindness was not always in the spotlight.

"Dustin," I called out to him.

That seemed to snap Herschel and Jacqueline back to reality. Jacqueline let go of me and walked to Dustin, giving him a few gentle smacks, "So, you finally remember your parents, huh?"

Herschel added, "Couldn't you have given us a heads-up?"

offering a soft smile.

Jacqueline's eyes as Dustin hugged

made Jacqueline gently hit Dustin again before pulling him into a tight embrace, mumbling, "We thought we did something

just been busy overseas," Dustin explained, his gaze still fixed on me.

to come around, Jacqueline was still hesitant. With Dustin and

mentioned he was hungry and was longing for

instantly got his parents bustling into the

said everything over the phone, we were at a loss for

starting to think you

you talking about? Here is my home. I can come whenever I want," I replied, my thoughts drifting

busy figures

I realized it

my

the car,

sadness or persuasion from

and Jacqueline when it

help you with the luggage,"

need!" Dustin immediately protested,

I quickly pulled back, a jolt

you carry my