No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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.

But by

viewing spots, but the main one is the Ferris wheel," I replied, sticking to the official script. Conrad's gaze shifted to me and then back to Ernest, "Where will you two be observing

to join us? Wasn't this awkward for

he had moved on, probably having let go of whatever we had. What was there to be awkward

I are going to do a quick run-through first, and..." Ernest paused, "Tonight's not the big final test; I just wanted to give

did that

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

I could still feel a cold vibe emanating from

you

possibly notice that he hadn't already accounted

was romantic,

behind us, I couldn't

occasionally explaining the technical details of our lighting setup-what issues were light-related,

to think Conrad might have left us. But as Ernest and I approached the Ferris wheel,

had been following

Ernest and

any overt displays

it must have been enough to irritate Conrad. Yet

Was he a masochist?

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