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."

It turned out he had bought

tasted awful and felt nearly

by," Haley said with a laugh, looking at Conrad.

have brought you here often since he knows the foie gras

stabbing me wasn't enough. Haley had to twist the knife, too. That was the exact

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

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

tears

How did a simple conversation lead

out sharply, then passed a tissue to Haley. "Don't be too sad. You shouldn't cry too much now. It's not good for

here, I wouldn't

alone, Haley

to wipe her eyes, "Sorry,

1.n

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

leave..."

it. Besides, we've

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