Chapter 404

Chapter 404

Chapter 404



Because I failed to push him away.

He sure has a knack for making a drama out of nothing.

But let him live in his little fantasy world if it makes him happy. The deeper he digs into this, the harder he's going to fall in the end.

Maybe it's some cosmic payback, or perhaps it's my parents watching over me from the great beyond, feeling sorry for all I've given over the past decade. That's why Conrad can't seem to move on from what we had.

"Ivan will drop off a new phone for you. Go home and get some rest," Conrad said, finally letting go of me.

He walked away, his back straight, just like old times.

I used to watch him walk away and feel over the moon. Now, it just felt surreal, almost like he was a stranger.

As I was heading out, Ivan was already there, "Ms. Hudson."

I wasn't his assistant anymore, but he still called me that.

It was just a title, and I didn't bother to correct him.

got you a new phone. It's the brand you like,

it, just said, "No need, just let me use

Ivan froze, "Ms. Hudson..."

knowing full well when I say no, I mean

or not?" I said,

yes, of course," Ivan quickly

nod, and he smartly stepped

the person you are trying to

Charlie's phone

tried my own number, and it rang, but

That didn't make sense.

was back, my

would call, and deliberately set his phone to block

but I immediately

he'd listen to

why was his

the hotel he was staying

but where to,

heart was a mess

being able to find Charlie was a fact, and my being upset wouldn't change that. Ivan was

had a game today, and he might already be at

Ivan's phone

opened the car door for me, Conrad's personal

step foot in

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