Chapter 30



I gave a sarcastic smirk, and Fanny immediately sensed something was wrong. "Licia, don't tell me it's because he's been messing around with that widow, huh?"

Fanny was indeed my best friend, knowing where my breaking point was.

"He gave Haley a house, which was supposed to be mine," I explained briefly.

Fanny was silent before she finally spoke, her voice laced with frustration. "You..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but I knew what she meant. "I'm not giving Conrad another chance."

"That jerk doesn't deserve your forgiveness. If you let this slide, Conrad will do it again!" Fanny and I shared the same views on love.

I nodded. "I know."

"Fine, we need to think it through carefully. Answer Conrad's call and see what excuses he has this time. Come over later," Fanny paused, "I'll swap shifts with someone."

I wanted to tell her not to bother, but she had already hung up.

persistent calls continued, and

so loud that I had

down before speaking again. "Conrad, I agreed to marry you in front of your parents

didn't you show up to

house, and I hadn't brought it up either. I

That shut him up.

lie got exposed. "Felicia, listen

explain. You've made enough excuses, and I'm tired of hearing them. I'm tired," I paused, "Conrad, let's end this." Conrad shouted,

work and sent it out to

my sentence before he interrupted, "Felicia, what are

"I'm... taking a holiday."

this on purpose, aren't you?" Conrad

I could faintly hear him adjusting his tie. "Fine, if you're

faintly, looking up at the sky as a bird

too.

for me, I felt like a bird caged unable to reach the world I longed for due to various concerns. Starting the moment, I could fly out

needed her to see me, to know I was alright. She knew how much I loved Conrad. Even though I sounded nonchalant, she was probably worried I might

any red lights, did you?" Fanny teased

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