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?"

he's..." the

her friend added, "Not maybe. He's telling us to

help but admire how clever

left me feeling a bit sour. When a man loved you, it

a good man. The more he does this, the more I'm

"It's so loving."

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

location Allen had sent me and saw a grand opening banner waving

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

know much about

but their owner had

of note to draw

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if this person was tight with Lord, they probably also had connections to

though I wasn't thrilled about using the Wagner family name to

Herschel's name, and

goal,

Mr. Clark. Which room is he in?"

me a look, but I met her gaze with a calm confidence that prompted her to tell the room number