No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 322



Hearing Dustin's words, I couldn't help but picture Conrad's rebellious days back in high school, the epitome of carefree youth.

I once thought he'd always be that way, but at some point, he changed, and so did the path we walked together.

It just goes to show, the future is a mystery.

"Conrad also made me promise to look after mom and dad, and you," Dustin's voice grew heavier, "He even said that if you ever get married, I should let him know. He wants to personally send his blessings."

His words left me feeling choked up and pretty annoyed. After all his drama, making everyone think he was at his wit's end, turns out he was just laying low somewhere.

"Doesn't sound like he's settling his final affairs," I bit back, a bit too harshly.

Dustin murmured, "Maybe he's got his reasons, his own struggles."

at home, career soaring, what struggles could

aren't you?" Dustin speculated that my sarcastic remarks were just unresolved feelings I had for Conrad. "Not at all. The moment I drew a line between us, I

"Is it

made me think of what Ernest had

ask if he had moved on from me.

Dustin?" I shifted the

"Huh?" He seemed puzzled.

explained, "With Conrad off to who knows where, leaving

he understood, "Mom,

I'd take care of you

whereabouts. As for the company... I'll manage

knew

striving to be top of his class, seeking our parents'

Wagner? Even if he comes back, returning to the company might not

for the years of affection he's shown me, I'd have said

"You think I'm