No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 153



I checked my planner, and realized Herschel's birthday was just three days away.

It didn't feel right to burden him with heavy news on his special day, so I decided to deliver my gift early. That way, I could skip the festivities altogether without feeling guilty.

But before I could act on my plan, Dustin showed up out of the blue.

I hadn't seen him since we left the amusement park, and I almost didn't recognize him at first glance.

"Guess I'm a bit of a coal miner now, huh?" Dustin joked, referring to his disheveled appearance.

His comment made me think of Ernest, and I couldn't help but smile. "Your mom would have a fit if she saw you like this."

"Nah, she thinks I look more rugged this way," Dustin said, trying to lighten the mood.

"Definitely adds to your manly

his face, "I thought so

light, I found myself at a loss

my intention to visit Herschel, I asked, "How are

Dustin's words tugged at

Wagners every day after work, but since moving out, I hadn't been back

on dropping by today," I paused, "to talk to your

gaze lingered on

about the topic. I

to hide. "Conrad has been aggressively undermining the company I

was no surprise on Dustin's face; he

my dad about it. And about you quitting,

but didn't see any response from me. He said again, "I was arranged by my dad as a lobbyist today. Felicia... come back." Dustin's serious

an incident from

in a couple of kicks. It was the first time I'd seen Herschel lay a hand on someone, and

shame.