No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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.

calls continued, and

Conrad's voice was so loud that I had to hold the phone away from my

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

are you? Why didn't you show up to get the marriage

hadn't mentioned my visit to the house, and I hadn't brought it up either. I

That shut him up.

his lie got exposed. "Felicia, listen to me.

enough excuses, and I'm tired of hearing them. I'm tired," I paused, "Conrad, let's end this." Conrad

and sent it out to everyone who needs it, including

sentence before he interrupted,

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

purpose,

"Fine, if you're addicted to throwing these little fits, by all means, continue."

sky as a bird flew

be free, too. I would

my terms. Despite the Wagner family providing for me, I felt like a bird caged unable to reach the

meet Fanny, who had taken time off work for me. I needed her to see me, to know I was alright. She knew how much

run any red lights, did you?" Fanny teased upon