No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 205



I was hell-bent on getting into that car, and surprisingly, it turned out to be way easier than I thought.

But tracking down the address I needed was going to require a bit more cunning.

"Luke, can you pull over? I feel queasy and think I'm gonna hurl," I said, feigning discomfort as we passed a pharmacy.

"Sure, sure," Luke glanced at me through the rearview mirror and quickly agreed.

Once we stopped, Luke turned to me, concern etched in his features, "Felicia, what's wrong? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

"It's probably just something I ate at Herschel's. I think his homemade chili might have upset my stomach," I replied, knowing bringing Herschel into it would make Luke take the situation more seriously.

Clutching my stomach, I continued, "Luke, could you grab me some omeprazole? I'll feel better after taking one."

Luke nodded, though he still looked worried. "Are you sure you don't need the hospital?"

I stayed silent, and Luke got the message.

Having been around the Wagner family for years, he knew better than to take me lightly, even if I wasn't currently in Conrad's favor.

Luke hurried out of the car, and I quickly added, "And grab me a bottle of water, will you?"

it worse. There's warm water in the car; I'll pour you some when I get back," Luke said, still concerned as he glanced back at me before

up and leaned over to check the

heart was pounding

pharmacy was

routes, but, oddly enough, I couldn't find what I was looking for, even after going back

Was I mistaken?

up, until I saw Luke coming back

I alternated between watching Luke's approach

a hidden route

be hidden unless someone didn't

was the sanatorium I was

and I had no clue what the password

but the password was likely set by Herschel since he was the real owner and the one who decided where they went.

didn't want to

would Herschel

over the

in two

out the

to take a risk. Herschel adored Jacqueline, so her

the screen flashed

took a sharp intake of breath as