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 I

hell? What are you playing at?" Conrad's voice was so loud that I had to

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

you

I hadn't brought it up either. I answered, "I went to Silent Wisdom Temple

That shut him up.

"Felicia,

to explain. You've made enough excuses, and I'm tired of hearing

my work and

couldn't finish my sentence before he interrupted, "Felicia,

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

this on purpose, aren't you?" Conrad

silent, but I could faintly hear him adjusting his tie. "Fine, if you're addicted to throwing these little fits,

as a bird flew by, so free and

could be free, too. I would

family, living on my terms. Despite the Wagner family providing for me, I felt like a bird caged unable to reach the world I longed for due to various concerns. Starting the moment,

drove to 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 I loved Conrad. Even though I sounded nonchalant, she

got here fast. Didn't run any red lights, did you?" Fanny