No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 291



"Hiss..." Ernest let out a soft grunt.

It wasn't pain I heard in that sound, but a shiver of sensitivity. I could almost picture a rather naughty scene in my mind. I had to admit, I was getting more mischievous by the day.

After my playful tease, I straightened up and casually sipped my coffee as if nothing had happened before turning to leave. Ernest seemed thrown off by my antics, not reacting at all.

Back in my office, I sat down and set my coffee cup down, rubbing my face and chuckling.

I didn't even know why I laughed. It felt good, like the joy you got from being naughty.

My phone buzzed with a message, snapping me out of my amusement.

It was from Allen, who sent me an address.

Opening it revealed a spot in the city's industrial area marked Crestpoint Investments.

a mistake? Or was he teasing me with a cryptic

him popped up.

rehab facility?' I wondered. 'Is it for real, or

you advise against meeting your dad? Saying it wouldn't do any good?" I reminded him of his previous caution. Yet there he was, sending me an address, inviting me to meet his father.

I did say that. But you want the truth, right?" Allen snorted, adding, "Ignore

just classic Allen, always a bit of

last challenge. "I've given you the address. Whether you see my dad or not

up, leaving me no chance

phone, torn. To go or not to

clear, and Allen's warnings weren't without merit. If the truth about the accident was

an accident But could it really be just that? They didn't have other family; I was all they had. If their death

overthinking, but seeking answers would bring me peace. In the end, I decided to go.

might

know

by those gossiping girls in the break room again, who seemed ready

out?" one of them greeted