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.

morning, I'd mulled over the amusement park lights incident countless times. There was only one explanation: Ernest was

From today, you're sticking to the rules, or you'll face

I quipped.

no kids, no spouse - a person with nothing to lose. The money had to be spent somehow

a fine, I'll accept. That's why I'll need to take the next couple of days

wasn't bending the rules for

flight on my phone. "It's all set. So, Mr. Smith, you'll have to

can resign

went stiff before melting into resignation. "Felicia, you're

not here for the paycheck," I admitted, a truth that could infuriate anyone. My job was more about seeking a semblance of purpose, holding onto the memories I shared with

you got it. But this

on," Grant caved, shaking his head. "Not

remark cracked me up.

Grant pointed at me,

realizing it had been ages since I felt this

thing last night?" Grant awkwardly broached the