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

rubbed his face, "I

light, I

visit Herschel, I asked, "How are your

words

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

today," I paused, "to talk to your

lingered on me,

about the topic.

company I joined, even going as far as poaching

no surprise on Dustin's face;

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

my dad as a lobbyist today. Felicia... come back." Dustin's serious tone took me by surprise and made me chuckle. "What, is he going

incident

the first time I'd seen Herschel lay a hand on someone, and Dustin

shame.

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