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."

had bought it for others multiple times,

tasted awful and

foie gras smelled familiar as I passed by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at Conrad. The tenderness in her eyes was like a, making

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

twist the knife, too. That was the exact

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

voice trembling, "Aiden

tears started

How did a simple conversation

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

Aiden were here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley said,

to wipe her

1.n

because of the pregnancy. I've ruined your mood. I should

leave..."

back. "You're overthinking it. Besides, we've

to place a piece of salmon on her plate with his fork, I