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?

for a moment, I pulled out my phone to

to call you," she beat me to the

went straight to the point, "Jacqueline, did you

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

resist but asked,

left the house today. Won't be back till the

for the whole

since Herschel handed his company over to Conrad Wagner, he's

he traveling far?" I

all. Just meeting an old friend for their usual chess and tea," she

guess was right. Herschel was indeed the important guest Lord had

Their

close.

A must be quite

want to overthink,

contract my

it

you need something from Herschel?" Jacqueline inquired,

was

scoffed, clearly not blaming me, but the implication