No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 636

Ernest had a frosty exterior, but he wasn't heartless. Especially since I was practically begging him for help.

Even if he had fallen out of love with me, he shouldn't have just stood by, yet he did just that, watching Conrad being mauled by an alligator without lifting a finger. There had to be a reason.

I had spent a month replaying every single moment of that day when Ernest met his fate, searching for answers.

If I couldn't find the reason in Ernest, then the problem must lie with Conrad.

Conrad furrowed his brows, "You're asking me?"

I glanced at his arm, which never seemed to heal, "He must have had a reason not to save you."

"What are you implying?" His tone turned icy.

"I'm wondering why he didn't save you. You two were allies, united against Henrik and Brown. Yet, when you were in danger, he just stood by and watched. Doesn't that strike you as odd?"

My words made Conrad stiffen slightly, "I'm puzzled too, but now he can't provide any answers."

give us answers, and I knew Conrad wouldn't either, but I still wanted to

I was certain there had to

at the brink of

family, holding them responsible for

the Wagner family and covet their fortune all you want, but don't go burning bridges or messing with Dustin, okay?" Conrad's plea

"Why? Are you afraid I'll embarrass you by getting

not

you aren't purely based on love; you've become a pawn

Conrad could see it, why

to be that pawn, to foster discord between them, ensuring the family's unrest, seeking vengeance for my parents

on board, but not if it hurts you," Conrad

to ask how he'd assist

Vel

because I couldn't trust him anymore, especially after Ernest's final moments, even considering the possibility that Conrad had

I lacked proof, suspicion

my life is my own to decide. You do you,"