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?

moment, I pulled out my phone to

just about to call you," she beat

the point,

Harvest, our usual spot. Be there by eleven," she said,

asked, "Is

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

for the whole

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

traveling far?" I

old friend for their usual chess and tea," she

it seemed my guess was right.

Their

close.

A must be quite

want to overthink,

contract my father

made it

you need something from Herschel?" Jacqueline

it was

she scoffed,