No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 13



"Let's eat together!" Conrad didn't even ask for my opinion before agreeing.

Haley sat down, eyeing the dish with desire. "Grilled salmon, eh? I've been craving it lately."

"How about we add a serving of foie gras for you?" Conrad's manner of speaking was utterly natural.

"And let's top it off with a dessert. I want frozen yogurt with strawberry sauce. For my drink, I'll have orange juice," Haley finished, then turned to me, "Felicia, would you like some orange juice, too?"

"No, thanks. I'll stick with water," I replied, biting the foie gras on my fork.

It tasted smooth and delicate, with a hint of creaminess.

"Rad, is the foie gras you've brought me before from here, too?" Haley's question made me pause mid-bite.

I looked at him, noticing his slightly awkward expression, "Yeah."

knew the foie gras at the restaurant was good. It turned out he had bought it for others multiple times, and it was only my first time, his

in my mouth tasted awful and felt

as I passed by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at Conrad. The tenderness in her eyes

you here often since he knows the foie gras

like stabbing me wasn't enough. Haley had to twist the knife, too. That was the

"No, this is the first time. I guess I'm not as

her voice trembling, "Aiden left me

tears

did a simple conversation lead to

out sharply, then passed a tissue to Haley. "Don't be too sad. You shouldn't cry too much now. It's not good for

here,

Haley

wipe her

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place. because of the pregnancy. I've

leave..."

to hold her back. "You're overthinking it. Besides, we've ordered

Conrad was about to place a piece of salmon on her plate with his fork, I reminded him, "Conrad, shouldn't you be using serving utensils to