When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

Chapter 444 The Agony of Waiting

As someone on the outside, there wasn’t much Jean could do.

All she could hope for now was that the two of them would finally talk–really talk—and come away from it with something better than before.

Winston got out of the cab.

He was back at the apartment near campus–the one he’d recently rented.

He hadn’t been staying in the Stellarford dorms for some time now. He needed a new environment.

He stepped into the quiet, upscale space, locked the door behind him, and sank into the couch in silence.

A long breath escaped him.

His eyes fluttered half–shut, and for a moment, it felt like his entire mind had gone blank.

Time passed.

Eventually, he pulled his phone from his pocket.

Dalton’s contact info had already been sent over. It was right there, staring him in the face–but now that he had it, Winston found himself hesitating.

If he sent the request, would Dalton even accept it?

And even if he did… what was he supposed to say?

He’d been so decisive when asking Jean for the number. But now-

Now he was second–guessing everything.

to Dalton would feel like such

the corner of

felt like forever, he finally unlocked

His eyes lingered there for a long time

didn’t try to hide who he

mes or pretend.

honest: There are things I want to talk about. Past and present. Things I need

a chance Dalton would ignore or reject it. But he

Winston’s eyes stayed glued to the screen, waiting–hoping–to see the

But…

Nothing came.

444 The

like tossing a

phone stayed

other apps, scrolled aimlessly,

didn’t care.

chest was

The waiting–it was agonizing.

it. He kept flipping back to WhatsApp, over and over again,

Nothing.

No reply.

No read receipt.

Dalton not seen it? Or… had he seen

he’d find himself like this–restless, anxious,

Eventually, he gave up.

tossed it aside, and slumped back on the couch with a

with the scent of

breathing slowed. His