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.

it hadn't been for that incident, I wouldn't have been able to decide to split with Conrad. But I want you to understand our break-up isn't

one who delivered

what I needed to. If you still 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

Hudson, did you find a better job?" Ivan

believe with my abilities, finding a job won't be difficult," I gave a non-committal answer, not

considering proposing to me. It seemed I must cut him off decisively to kill any hope

half past ten in the morning. Ernest was probably at work and hadn't

didn't wait around. Instead, I was ready to head back after

I received a text from Ernest.

wanted me to go

what Ivan said about Conrad planning to

time,] Ernest

message from

big of a scene had

quickly. [Don't

he'll try again. Come, and let's

Ernest agreeing to be

His message seemed sensible. Fanny also mentioned the