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.

able to decide to split with Conrad. But I want you to understand our break-up isn't

I was the one who delivered

if he decides to fire you over what happened today, leave. The world

find

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

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 up. When can we

was half past ten in the morning. Ernest

was ready to head

received a text from Ernest.

go to the

what Ivan said about Conrad planning to propose, I

time,] Ernest texted

compromise, another message from Ernest

as well. How big of a scene

replied quickly. [Don't want to

he'll try again. Come, and let's settle this.] Ernest's message made

agreeing to be my

sensible. Fanny also mentioned