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."

her phone and opened their private gossip chat. The content was similar to what I had overheard from some employees the day before, but they had dug up some past dirt on Haley and

a love triangle back in the day.

to Deborah, I drove off, but not back to the

arrived, he was in the middle of a pool game. Catching sight of me, he invited,

mentor. Shedding my coat, I picked up a cue stick and joined Jefferson at the table. "Not bad at all. A credit to your teacher," he complimented, referring to Conrad. "Jefferson, did

you fishing for some old college gossip?" Jefferson was

something between him and Haley back then?" I asked

game to look at

light smile. "I know you wouldn't lie

Jefferson took his shot, sinking

his assurance, he looked at me. "Why the

curious," I replied briefly, focusing on the

together, trust is key," Jefferson added before wishing us welb "Happy

I blurted out, causing

he nodded, "Better to part ways now than to

advice from

"What?" He looked puzzled.

explanation, I left

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