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."

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

in my mouth tasted awful and felt nearly

said with a laugh, looking at Conrad. The tenderness in her eyes was like a, making

have brought you here often since he knows the foie gras is good and has brought some

had to twist the knife, too. That was the exact feeling I had at that

the first time. I guess I'm

she lowered her gaze, her voice trembling, "Aiden left me and... the child.

tears started

shocked. How did a

sharply, then passed a tissue to Haley. "Don't be too sad. You

Aiden were here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley said,

her eyes,

1.n

all over the place. because of the pregnancy. I've ruined your mood.

leave..."

rise, Conrad reached to hold her back. "You're overthinking it. Besides,

salmon on her plate with his fork, I reminded him, "Conrad, shouldn't