No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 649

Suddenly, the thought hit me - I wanted a kid of my own.

After leaving the Martins', I headed back to the office, dialing Deborah on the way. But, she just wouldn't pick up.

I trusted Dustin's intel; Deborah's silence was probably her way of dodging me. So, I texted her: "Deb, if you consider me a friend, answer my calls."

But my message might as well have vanished into thin air. No response. No callback. My hands were tied, unless I decided to confront her face-to-face.

Despite being at work, my boss was pretty lenient, so I spontaneously booked a flight to Goldbridge. No sooner had I confirmed my ticket than my boss showed up.

"Seems like Director Hudson's been too idle lately," Grant Smith said, planting himself across my desk with his coffee.

His remark was clearly a nod to the latest buzz online. "Thinking of loading more onto my plate?"

"Well, wouldn't want you getting into too much mischief. If something happened, I fear Ernest would rise from his grave to hold me accountable," Grant joked.

I'd mulled over the amusement park lights incident countless times. There was only one explanation: Ernest was not

you. From today, you're sticking to

I quipped. Money was the least

no parents, no kids, no spouse - a person with nothing to lose. The money had to be spent somehow during my lifetime. "Take this seriously," Grant mistook my

impose a fine, I'll accept. That's why I'll need to

once, Grant wasn't bending

all set. So, Mr. Smith, you'll have to cover

possible... I can resign

face went stiff before melting

infuriate anyone. My job was more about seeking a semblance of purpose, holding onto the memories I shared with Ernest

got it. But this is

go easy on you from here on," Grant caved, shaking his head. "Not even my own

up.

Grant pointed at me, his frustration dissolving

realizing it had been

do... that thing last night?" Grant awkwardly broached