Chapter 54



Conrad adjusted his tie, frustration evident in his voice, "Felicia, what's the big idea? Why the sudden cold feet about our marriage license? And ghosting me?"

The shift from business to personal matters was seamless. And that was the reason Conrad sought me out.

"I'm not playing games," I stated firmly.

"How is this not playing games? Do you have any idea about the chaos you've caused back home? My mom's so upset she ended up in the hospital." Conrad barked, barely containing his fury.

Hearing Jacqueline was in the hospital made me guilty, but my guilt toward her couldn't erase the pain Conrad had caused me.

I said coldly, "I'll apologize to Jacqueline."

"Felicia, that's beside the point. Why won't you sign the license?" Conrad fiddled with his tie again, obviously agitated as if he were the victim.

it

lowered to the watch on his wrist. "I visited Crystal

the only warning before Conrad froze, his expression morphing rapidly, "Let me explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to explain. Regardless of what

what you think," Conrad stood up abruptly, stepping

one to jump to conclusions without evidence. But I have eyes to see and a heart to feel." "Felicia..." Conrad shook

to someone

With Aiden gone and how her in-laws are treating her, she has nowhere else

smirk. "So, you were planning to

then shut it again. The silence said it

laced through my heart, my nails digging into my palm. "So,

I can buy another one

hollow. "So you can

Conrad's frustration

we're being? I thought you were more forgiving and understanding. Why can't you accept Haley? She's in a tough

pitiful. I get it. It's so considerate of me to hand you over to her. Take care of her, marry bèr, play

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