No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 136



"What?" I was shocked and blurted out, "Is he out of his mind?"

"Ms. Hudson, Mr. Wagner has indeed been acting pretty crazy these days," Ivan explained. Suddenly, it all clicked for me. The shopping sprees for the wedding ring and dress must have been his doing.

"What's he trying to do, gross me out?" I demanded angrily.

Ivan fell silent for a while before replying, "Ms. Hudson, I honestly don't know what Mr. Wagner is up to, but I feel he can't bear to lose you. He loves you."

"Ivan," I called him out, "It's one thing for others to say that, but you? Do you believe he truly loves me?"

Ivan didn't respond.

"Ivan, let him be crazy on his own. I won't join him in his madness," I made my stand.

"Ms. Hudson, I've always felt guilty. If it hadn't been for me that time, you and Mr. Wagner might not have ended up like this," Ivan still blamed himself for the mistake he'd made then.

But I want you to understand our break-up isn't just about that one thing. It takes more than a cold day to freeze three feet

who

want to blame yourself, that's on you. As for Conrad, if he decides to fire you over what happened today, leave. The world is big, and with your skills, you'll find a better

did you find a better job?" Ivan

with my abilities, finding a job won't be difficult," I gave a

might do if he found out I'd landed a new job. After hanging up, I closed my eyes, marveling at how Conrad had gone to such extremes, even considering proposing to me. It seemed I must cut him off decisively to kill any hope he might have. Thinking back to my call with Ernest the night before, I mustered the courage to text him again. [I've sobered

It was half past ten in the morning. Ernest was

around. Instead, I was ready to

I received a text from Ernest. [Meet me at the amusement

to go to the amusement

Conrad planning to propose, I immediately refused.

short on time,] Ernest

compromise, another message from Ernest came. [Worried about

as well. How big of a scene

[Don't

again. Come, and let's settle this.] Ernest's message made me

agreeing to

message seemed sensible.