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."

wife and kids at home, career soaring, what struggles could he possibly have? Is he indulging in some sort

sarcastic remarks were just unresolved feelings I had for Conrad. "Not at all. The moment I

seconds, "Is it that easy to let go of love

had analyzed, and Dustin's restrained,

on from me. But that wasn't a

your plan, Dustin?" I

"Huh?" He seemed puzzled.

"With Conrad off to who knows where, leaving everything behind,

understood, "Mom, dad,

I'd take care of

the

this, I knew Ernest was spot

a good soldier. Dustin, always striving to be top of his class, seeking our parents' approval through his achievements, how could he be content

Even if he comes back, returning to the company might not be an option," I hinted. Dustin, ever so thoughtful, would surely

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

low, "You think I'm involved in