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?

pulled out my

to call you," she beat me

straight to the point, "Jacqueline,

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

but asked, "Is Herschel going

he left the house today. Won't be back

the whole

since Herschel handed his company over to Conrad Wagner,

he traveling far?" I probed

meeting an old friend for their usual chess and

seemed my guess was right. Herschel was indeed the important guest Lord

Their

close.

A must be quite

want to overthink,

the contract my

it hard not

Herschel?" Jacqueline inquired,

was

since you left," she scoffed, clearly not blaming me, but