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.

paused, "If 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 just

was the one who delivered

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 job," I consoled

you find a better

job won't be difficult," I gave a non-committal answer, not wanting to

like a psycho, and I wondered what he 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

the morning. Ernest was probably at work

was ready to head

after my shower, I received a text from Ernest. [Meet

go to the amusement

Ivan said about Conrad planning to propose,

time,] Ernest

debated whether to compromise, another message from Ernest came.

a scene had Conrad

quickly. [Don't want

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

agreeing to

seemed sensible. Fanny also