No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 62



Dustin halted, casting a doubtful glance my way.

I offered a wry smile, saying, "Jacqueline did some redecorating."

After that, I handed Dustin his bag. "Dustin, why don't you unpack and rest a bit? I need to sort some things out myself."

He hummed in response, and I returned to my room.

The room still held both my and Conrad's belongings, clearly showing no one had lived there since I left. It seemed Conrad hadn't returned even once. Where had he been staying all this time? With Haley at Crystal Bay Villas, maybe?

The thought squeezed my chest. It felt like I had gotten Conrad out of my heart, but the wounds he left are still healing.

aside and started packing my things. Years of practicing minimalism could make the job easier. My clothes and personal items weren't many,

on the

past me to the still-open suitcase, his brows furrowing. "You're moving out of the Wagner family?" "Yeah, it'd be awkward to stay,"

still hanging inside. His fists clenched at his sides. "You and Conrad have been together for so long, and to leave

know me, Dustin. I'm all about letting

as I finished packing. Zipping up the suitcase, I went to lift it off the bed, but Dustin's

clear, so pure, unlike Conrad's chilly gaze or Ernest's brooding darkness. Dustin's eyes were like a springtime lake, clear to the bottom. They were innocent, making one feel

his voice was low, carrying a weight that made

knew he wanted me to

think I belong here?" I asked, motioning towards the bed where the pillows were still side by side.

flickered in Dustin's eyes, too quick for me

withdrew his hand, his voice deep, "Will

said with

knew it would only