No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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.

'Let's make it clear who wronged

the watch on his wrist. "I

sound of his chair scraping against the floor was the only warning before Conrad froze, his expression morphing rapidly, "Let me explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to explain. Regardless of what you say, Haley's living there, and..." I paused, "when I went bedding shopping with her, she

think," Conrad stood up

"Conrad, I'm not one to jump to conclusions without evidence. But I have eyes to see and a heart to feel." "Felicia..." Conrad shook his head,

you gave it to someone else," I

didn't give it to Haley. She's staying there temporarily. You know her situation. With Aiden gone and how her in-laws are treating

you were planning to gift it to

mouth to reply, then shut it again. The silence said

through my heart, my nails digging into my palm. "So, I'm supposed to

Felicia. I can buy another one

felt hollow. "So you can keep

Conrad's frustration was

confronting him. Eventually, he nodded, "Is this how petty we're being? I thought you were more forgiving and

you over to her. Take care of her, marry bèr, play dad to her kid if you like I said, my