Chapter 237



Conrad showing up was a surprise, yet somehow expected.

Given that today was the day for the final lighting checks at the amusement park, it was only natural for him, the park's magnate, to drop by for a pre- look.

As we caught each other's gaze, Conrad already made his way over.

My hand warmed as Ernest took it in his.

I have to admit, Ernest was nailing the role of my boyfriend, especially when Conrad was around. His possessive demeanor kicked in immediately, as if marking his territory.

Conrad's eyes briefly lingered on Ernest and me holding hands tightly, but his expression remained unfazed, his tone even and calm, "What time does it start?"

The message was clear to both Ernest and me; he was here for the lighting test.

"In ten minutes," Ernest responded.

“Where's the best view?" Conrad inquired next.

Ernest's grip on my hand tightened slightly. I looked at him, and he back at me, his eyes seemingly asking my opinion.

been here countless times; he knew the answer. But

wheel," I replied, sticking to the official script. Conrad's

planning to join us?

moved on, probably having let go of whatever we had. What was

the big final test; I just wanted to give Licia

did that

didn't seem to care, only telling him, "Mr. Wagner, feel free to join if you wish. We'll head off

feel a

you notice,"

possibly notice that he

array of lights with Ernest was romantic, yet I

an ex trailing behind us, I couldn't just pretend he was a stranger

of our lighting setup-what issues were light-related, which

to relax, even beginning to think Conrad might have left us. But as Ernest and I approached the Ferris wheel, I realized I was

been following

Ernest

any overt displays

been enough to irritate Conrad. Yet he still

Was he a masochist?

didn't love me, so he couldn't be masochistic

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