No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 399

Chapter 399

Chapter 399



"Mr. Wagner, we're running out of time!" the flight attendant warned on the plane.

I was well aware that even private planes had schedules to adhere to, and making a phone call now would only delay us further.

"Forget it," I sighed, settling into my seat.

"Just a minute," Conrad interjected.

His remark was directed at the flight attendant, and with that, he handed me his smartphone.

I was taken aback by his willingness to let me make the call. Technically, he could have used this as an excuse to refuse, both personally and professionally.

I looked at him, puzzled. I couldn't help but notice that since his return from his mysterious disappearance, he seemed... different.

gazed at him in confusion, Conrad offered no explanation, merely

said, passing the

him, seeking his approval. After all, he was the

few seconds, Conrad withdrew his gaze

intercom, and the plane gradually ascended into

Conrad's phone

probably assuming Ernest had noticed my absence after his shower and had decided to reach out. But with the plane already airborne, I couldn't

it was indeed Ernest calling, but I ended the call myself and switched the device to airplane

the flight attendant offered me a blanket and asked if I'd like

had a late snack," I replied, feeling Conrad's eyes on me again as I turned

and I didn't exchange a

the sudden illness that had befallen

the hospital, where Jacqueline and Dustin were anxiously waiting outside the emergency room. Seeing me, Jacqueline burst

completely.

seen in such despair, which

do?" Jacqueline clung

all too well. The day I lost my parents, the first thing I felt was fear, incessantly wondering, what am I going to do

continued to sob helplessly, her fear and sorrow

had reached the point of familiarity breeds contempt, but now, faced with the possible end of his life, her deep attachment surfaced all at