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 I

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

agreed to marry

didn't you show up to get the

and I hadn't brought it up either. I answered, "I went

That shut him up.

lie got exposed. "Felicia, listen to me. I can

tired of hearing them. I'm tired," I

up all my work and sent it out to everyone who needs it, including

finish my sentence before he interrupted, "Felicia,

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

purpose, aren't you?" Conrad

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

smiled faintly, looking up at the sky as a bird

free, too. I

Conrad would be free from the Wagner 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, I could fly out toward the world I'd been yearning

time off work for me. I needed her to see me, to know I was alright. She knew how much I

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

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