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.

those thoughts aside and started packing my things. Years of practicing minimalism could make the job easier. My clothes and

almost finished packing, a knock on the door pulled me

and peered past me to the still-open suitcase, his brows furrowing. "You're moving out of the Wagner family?"

with Conrad's clothes still hanging inside. His fists clenched at his sides. "You and Conrad have been together for so long, and to leave like this..."

"You know me, Dustin. I'm all about letting

suitcase, I went

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

once said this was your home," his voice was low, carrying a weight that made it

knew he wanted me

you think I belong here?" I asked, motioning towards the bed where the pillows were still side by side. "Expect me to share a

flickered in Dustin's eyes, too quick

slowly withdrew his hand, his

course," I said with

it would only