No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 22



Even though shopping with Haley put me in a bad mood, it didn't kill my appetite.

I wolfed down a massive cheeseburger before heading back to the office. As soon as I got there, my phone rang. It was Jacqueline, Conrad's mom. Not having been home in two days, her call wasn't unexpected. "Jacquelin," I greeted.

"Felicia, sweetie, stop crashing at your girlfriend's place. Come home tonight, will you? I made mutton chops, your favorite, with black pepper," Jacqueline's offer made me chuckle.

It looked like Conrad had come up with an excuse for my absence.

I had already decided to move back to my folks' house, meaning I'd have to return to the Wagner family to pack up my things. "Jacquelin, I'll be there tonight," I said.

Just before leaving work, Deborah sidled up to me. "Felicia, you alright?"

"What's up?" I asked, puzzled.

"You know how people love to gossip around here. Just ignore them. I've seen firsthand how much Mr. Wagner dotes on you," Deborah's words made me reach out for her hand.

She instinctively hid her phone behind her back. My face turned stern. "Hand it over."

I had overheard from some employees the

rumors of a love triangle back in the day.

not back to the Wagner family. Instead, I headed

popular entertainment venue in town. When I arrived, he was in the middle of a

had also been my pool mentor. Shedding my coat, I picked up a cue stick and joined Jefferson at the table. "Not bad

you fishing

there something between him and Haley back then?" I

paused his game

light smile. "I know

shot, sinking

at me. "Why the sudden

I replied briefly, focusing

you've decided to be together, trust is key," Jefferson added before

up," I blurted out, causing Jefferson's hand to

a moment, he nodded, "Better to part

such a straight shooter. Remembering his advice from the other day, I thanked

"What?" He looked puzzled.

further explanation, I left

I