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."

time. I'll sort this out," Conrad's eyes

there to sort out? Haley's someone 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

"Because only I was there when

death, I pressed

coldly, "do we have

because it's affecting me now." I bit my lip. "friendship means so much to you, to the point where

Loved

in

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

Conrad's anger reached

he asked coldly, "Break up? Are

I

don't you regret it," Saying that, Conrad turned and threw the white roses he

white roses, a sting of pain in my

words seemed to reveal his true thoughts, probably believing I could never move on from him. That

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