No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 292



"Yeah, that's a big love bite! You can bet the girl's got some killer strength to deal with Mr. Collins."

"Or maybe Mr. Collins has the magic touch, keeping the girl excited..."

I was at a loss for words.

These girls seemed pretty clued in, knowing more than a bit about the ways.

"You've got quite the eye for detail," I chuckled awkwardly.

"Mr. Collins wanted us to notice, walking around with his shirt half-open. As if we could look away even if we tried," one of the girls added, elbowing her friend, "Right?"

"Exactly. It wasn't just us. Every girl in the office, even the cleaning ladies, noticed it too."

I didn't know what to say in response.

"Mr. Collins is usually reserved and barely leaves his office. Today was weird like he was parading around on purpose.'

"Do you think he did it to show us?"

Maybe he's..." the

"Not maybe. He's telling us

but admire

if somewhat shameless, game by cutting off his admirers. But it left me feeling a bit sour. When a man loved you, it showed. He made sure you had

is such a good man. The more he does

"It's so loving."

in the admiration for Ernest, and I smiled softly, feeling a sweet pang in my

sent me and saw a grand opening banner waving

there was one thing. Meeting Lord was another challenge altogether. I was there

didn't know much about

their owner had

of note to

1

his retreat to come to celebrate. And if this person was tight with Lord,

family name

and they let me

in wasn't my goal, but meeting Lord

here to see Mr. Clark. Which room is he in?" I

look, but I met her gaze with a calm confidence