No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 741

Allen fixed me with a penetrating stare. "So, it looks like you're in the driver's seat now."

It seemed he had deduced that I was behind the scenes but couldn't quite fathom my motives. To the world, he and Dustin appeared to be on the same team, but their loyalties diverged significantly. Moreover, Ernest's car accident was orchestrated by Allen to frame Dustin. Allen was adeptly manipulating events, playing a dangerous game with hidden moves.

"Maybe someone just doesn't like me and decided to have some fun at my expense," I joked, trying to ease the tension.

Allen could see I wasn't about to reveal the truth, and he nodded slightly. "Well, if you think of any suspects who might hold a grudge, just let me know. You don't need to worry about the rest." "Alright," I agreed without hesitation.

As Allen rose to leave, he paused, saying, "That little girl hasn't faced much hardship before. I wonder how she's doing now?"

Thinking about Nancy's precarious position, I couldn't help but ask, "How do you feel about having a sister like her?"

"Of course, I accept her. She's quite the charmer," Allen replied, a fond smile curving his lips. It was a genuine expression, revealing an unexpected tenderness.

It reminded me that even in the darkest of times, there's a spark of goodness within us. Perhaps this is what they call the bond of family.

Despite Ernest's assurances that Shirley was behind Nancy's disappearance and that she wouldn't be harmed, I couldn't shake off my anxiety. It plagued my dreams.

left me dangling over an alligator

up!" Ernest's voice pulled me

looked up

I nestled into his chest, listening to the

reality. She'll be fine. Besides, it's her mother's scheme; why would she harm her own daughter?" Ernest

as a pawn? She's so young, so innocent. Even if it's all just a setup, it could leave lasting scars," I vented, my frustration

let me voice my concerns before softly asking, "You care about that little girl,

"Yes, she's so adorable..."

having one of our own?" Ernest interjected, his suggestion catching me off

paused, then looked at him in

once all this is over, maybe we should start a family,"

Who knows if we'll even be able to by

hurry up?" He teased, then suddenly rolled over, pinning me

wince from his injury, prompting me to push against his chest. "You're

fool around now, who's to say I'll be able to later?" Ernest countered, leaning in for

memory of his injuries made me pull away. "Your injuries need time to heal; a couple of weeks

wanting but then holding back. Are you playing