No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 153

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.

lip, agreeing. "Definitely adds to

face, "I thought so

efforts to keep things light, I

visit Herschel, I asked, "How are your folks

Dustin's words tugged at

every day after work, but since

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

gaze lingered

the topic.

the company I joined, even going as far

surprise on

he said. "I've talked to my dad about it. And about you quitting, he's firmly

from me. He said again, "I was arranged by my dad as a lobbyist today. Felicia... come back." Dustin's serious tone took me by surprise and made

an incident from my

on an errand he botched, resulting in a couple of kicks. It was the first time I'd seen Herschel lay a hand on

shame.

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