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."

bought it for others multiple times, and it was only my

mouth tasted awful and

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

looked at me again. "Felicia, Rad must have brought you here often since he

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

the first time. I guess I'm not as

voice trembling, "Aiden left me

she spoke, tears

was shocked. How did a simple conversation lead to

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

were here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley said, taking

wipe her eyes, "Sorry,

1.n

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

leave..."

back. "You're overthinking it. Besides,

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