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."

heavy, felt like they were suddenly filled with lead, impossible to lift, and my heart sank. Haley's husband was

Conrad, his face

know Haley well, so I couldn't say I was overly concerned, but Conrad was visibly distressed. I

swallowing hard

to jump to conclusions,

something more serious.

husband and Conrad's long-time best friend, who died in a car accident

mess; beard covering his jaw, looking like he'd just escaped from the wilderness. I understood the depth of their friendship. Now that his good friend was gone, it made sense

trying to explain my actions earlier, "I didn't provoke that kid. He was deliberately trying to

bit before he reached out and pinched my cheek. "No more drinking for

protest that I had only had a little,

over, naturally turning to Conrad and said, "We need a family member

glanced at me before taking the pen from the doctor. Still, before signing,

showing signs

need to perform a procedure to try and save the pregnancy, but there's a chance it might not be