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."

gossip chat. The content was similar to what I had overheard from some employees the day before, but

the day. That was news to me. Even

not back to the Wagner family. Instead, I headed to

arrived, he was in the middle

a cue stick and joined Jefferson at the table. "Not bad

you ask? Are you fishing for some old college gossip?"

there something between him and Haley

game to look at

offered a light smile. "I know

Jefferson took his shot, sinking the ball. "I

at me. "Why

replied briefly, focusing

If you've decided to be together, trust is key," Jefferson added before wishing us welb "Happy

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

nodded, "Better to part

shooter. Remembering his advice

"What?" He looked puzzled.

I left and headed back to

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