No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 102



"Hmm, something's going wrong with the lights," I explained as Jacqueline approached the scaffold where Ernest was working.

"Sir, shouldn't you be wearing a safety harness? Seems a tad risky, doesn't it? Safety first, always," Jacqueline was quick to spot the issue.

Actually, Ernest always wore his harness, but he had taken it off momentarily when he climbed down earlier. It was an impromptu decision to climb up, hence the oversight.

"Yes, of course, safety first," I quickly agreed before calling out to Ernest, "Why on earth did you go up without strapping on your harness? Come down this instant."

Ernest came down and sincerely admitted, "My mistake, I'll be more careful next time. It won't happen again."

His demeanor was reminiscent of a schoolboy caught in a misstep, earnestly promising not to repeat his mistake.

Oddly, I felt a twinge of guilt, as if I was being too harsh on him.

Jacqueline observed him, saying, "Safety is about protecting yourself, being responsible for your well-being. You can only care for others if you first care for yourself, right?"

Despite not being in the workforce, Jacqueline, as the director's wife, spoke with a certain philosophical depth and instructional intent.

Yet, her words left me pondering deeper meanings.

"Yes, Mrs. Wagner," Ernest responded respectfully.

"You must be famished after working all morning. I've brought lunch; have a bite," Jacqueline suddenly transformed into a benign figure. Ernest expressed his gratitude and headed off to eat, while Jacqueline watched him go, noting, "The lad seems strong and capable."

just another laborer, much like how Conrad had dismissed him the night before. Now, it was Mrs.

come today; she likely heard something from Conrad and wanted to assess

an engineer, responsible for the lighting adjustments," I clarified, aiming to correct Jacqueline's impression of

accustomed to mingling with the upper crust,

to the office for lunch. We can chat more comfortably there," Jacqueline proposed with a gentle warmth. "Sure," I

the time we reached the office, the chauffeur has

certain this was a different arrangement than what Deborah and the others were

you, Jacqueline," I said,

home, this is the least I can do," Jacqueline gestured for me to sit,

time, diving into the

there," she chuckled, seeing my

so delicious,"

pretense; after years with the Wagner family, it had become

if it makes everyone happy,

you and Rad?" Jacqueline

I paused, then nodded.

"Then it's his loss, and

if anyone's lacking, it's me." I felt a pang

felt it deeply. Leaving Conrad was

harder.

cared for me,

no

can't force

mind, I