No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 17



His face tensed up a little. "Under the circumstances last night, I was just worried about her. Aiden was the only child of his parents, and now, the baby in Haley's belly carries all the hopes of the Martin family. If something were to happen..."

He trailed off, but I got his point.

"So, from now on, anything related to her will be your top priority, right?" I asked, my tone icy.

Conrad was silent for a moment. "It'll be different once the baby is born."

I couldn't help but laugh. Turning my head just as the rising sun pierced my eyes, I looked at him, "Conrad, once the baby is born, there will be new troubles, like illness, accidents, etc. As long as you use this child as an excuse, you and Haley will always be connected, and I'll always be the one you leave behind."

Conrad was speechless at my words.

I made my stance clear. "Conrad, if we were married, I don't want a husband constantly looking after another woman."

I'll sort this out," Conrad's

else's wife. Even if she needs care, it shouldn't be like this. And..." I paused, "Aiden has other friends like Jefferson and a few more. Why

I was there when Aiden had

Aiden's death, I pressed on, "Conrad, did

snapped coldly, "do we have to go down this

point where you must take care of his widow, let's break kup. That way, you won't be torn between me and

Loved

interested in

out did I realize how deeply Conrad's words had hurt

anger reached its

he asked coldly, "Break

I'm sure," I replied without

it," Saying that, Conrad turned and threw the white roses

the discarded white roses, a sting of pain

could never move on from him. That must be why he felt he could hurt me over and