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, and it was

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

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

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

wasn't enough. Haley had to twist the knife, too. That

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

lowered her gaze, her voice trembling,

spoke, tears started to

did a

tissue to Haley. "Don't be too sad. You shouldn't cry too much now. It's not good for the

Aiden were here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley said,

wipe her eyes, "Sorry,

1.n

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

leave..."

Conrad reached to hold her back. "You're overthinking it. Besides, we've ordered the food for you. Try the grilled

plate with his fork, I reminded him, "Conrad, shouldn't you