No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 207



Herschel and Jacqueline had always been incredibly kind to me, so much so that I often felt a pang of guilt for receiving their generosity. Now, even Fanny seemed to be harboring similar thoughts...

My heart plummeted as if it was free-falling from the stratosphere, an indescribable panic seizing me.

"I have to get to the bottom of this!"

The more I thought about it, the more determined I became.

For my father's sake, and to clear Herschel's name.

Fanny understood what was on my mind without needing further explanation, offering only, "Remember, whatever happens, I'm here for you."

Her words hinted she might already know more than she let on.

But I couldn't rest until I uncovered the truth myself.

Leaving the ER, I hailed a cab, surprised to see Luke still around. He was on the phone, carrying medicine, muttering, "...yeah, touched the car's display... claimed it was to play music..."

Chills ran down my spine despite the scorching sun overhead.

was clear whom Luke was reporting to,

about the car's display,

I watched Luke's figure disappear

the Evergreen Wellness Retreat, fearing any

strict security stopped me at the entrance, demanding the name and room number of who I wished

but not the

not mention Lord's name for fear of security calling to verify, blowing my

feigned visiting on behalf of a family member, but was bluntly told that consultations weren't how things worked there - reservations were made in

this was no ordinary retreat; I couldn't even get past

my next move, two cars rolled up, windows down, and I immediately recognized the shiny bald head inside

Mr. Dragon's," the bald man instructed the security

recognized him and let him through

surname Dragon was rare; it had to

then whatever Ernest had found must also be connected to Lord - and possibly

What a coincidence!

didn't get to see Lord, the encounter with the bald man wasn't

home and received a call from Jacqueline, "Felicia, Luke

been at seeing Herschel's grief-stricken face, I knew

Despite my reluctance to doubt them, a part of me couldn't help but feel uneasy.

reassuring, "Jacqueline, I'm no