No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 254



Just as the thought crossed my mind, my phone buzzed to life.

It was like awkwardness had thrown open its doors, and I was the guest of honor. Talk about cringe-central.

Allen's face twisted into a mocking smile. "Really, girl? You're that wary of me? If you don't trust me, why even bother with me in the first place?" I was at a loss for words.

Stepping back, Allen declared, "Let's just pretend we never knew each other."

With that, he hopped into his car and sped off, leaving me in a swirl of dust and confusion.

His mood had flipped faster than a page in a book. Just ten minutes ago, he was all confessions and intentions of pursuit. And now, over a single phone call, he was out of my life.

Maybe it's for the best. At least now I wouldn't have to worry about him actually making a move.

As Allen disappeared into the distance, my gaze shifted back to the firmly shut gates of the sanatorium. Who could Lord be meeting that's so important?

Could it be Herschel?

a moment, I pulled out my phone to

about to call you," she

the point, "Jacqueline, did

you out for lunch at Urban Harvest, our usual spot. Be there by eleven," she said, not giving me a chance

resist but asked, "Is Herschel going

left the house today. Won't be back till the afternoon," Jacqueline shared without

for the whole

to Conrad Wagner, he's nearly cut

far?" I

an old friend for their usual chess and

phone tighter, it seemed my guess was right. Herschel was

Their

close.

A must be quite

want to overthink,

contract my father

made it hard not

you need something from Herschel?"

was a family lunch," I

scoffed, clearly not blaming me,