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.

new phone. It's the brand you like, latest model," Ivan said, handing me

need, just let me use your phone for a

Ivan froze, "Ms. Hudson..."

full well when I say no, I

use your phone or not?" I said, heading

yes, of course," Ivan quickly handed his phone

Ivan a nod, and he smartly stepped back. I dialed

you are trying to

message made my grip on the phone tighten. Charlie's phone was

and it rang,

That didn't make sense.

was back, my phone should be unreachable

was mad, knew I would call, and deliberately set

thought crossed my mind, but I immediately dismissed

he'd listen to

why was his phone

was staying at, only to find out he had checked

where

a mess in

my being upset wouldn't change that. Ivan was still waiting, and it was too early to disturb anyone else,

a game today, and he might

returned Ivan's phone and headed towards

for me, Conrad's personal car, which I had ridden countless

never step foot in it

make a fuss

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