No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 6



Jimmy never saw it coming when I slapped him across the face. But his shock was brief. Within a second, he was ready to lash out, his anger directed at me. "You!"

"Jimmy!" Conrad snapped, his voice cold and threatening. "Lay a hand on her, and I swear you're going back in."

The threat worked. Jimmy withdrew his hand, shooting me and Conrad a furious look before storming off.

"Jimmy!" Haley called after him, but her voice was cut short by a sudden pain. Clutching her stomach, she winced, "It hurts, Conrad. We need to get to the hospital now."

"Felicia!" Conrad called for me next.

Seeing Haley in pain, I put my thoughts and feelings aside. We quickly got into the car and headed for the hospital.

Upon seeing the doctor, Conrad said in a rush with Haley in his arms, "Doc, she's pregnant and just took a fall. Now she's in a lot of pain."

to lift, and my heart sank.

on Conrad, his face etched with worry. Could

I didn't know Haley well, so I couldn't say I was overly concerned, but Conrad was visibly distressed. I watched him for a while,

and after swallowing hard several times, I finally spoke

to jump to conclusions, so

eyes before it deepened into something more serious. "What are you talking about?

a sigh of relief. Aiden Martin was Haley's late husband and Conrad's long-time best friend, who died in a car accident

the wilderness. I understood the depth of their friendship. Now that his good friend was gone, it made sense for him to take care of

earlier, "I didn't provoke that kid.

me, his lips moving a bit before he reached out and pinched my cheek. "No more drinking

to protest that I had only had a little, but then

came over, naturally turning to Conrad and said, "We

the pen from the doctor. Still, before signing, he asked, "Doctor, how is

is showing signs of

but there's a chance