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."

he had bought it for others multiple times, and

the foie gras in my mouth tasted awful and felt nearly impossible

the foie gras smelled familiar as I passed by," Haley said with a

often since he knows the foie

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

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

lowered her gaze, her voice trembling, "Aiden left me and... the child. What luck is

she spoke, tears started

a simple conversation

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

were here, I

Haley said,

to wipe her

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over the place. because of the

leave..."

overthinking it. Besides, we've ordered the food for you. Try the grilled salmon.

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 serve