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.

it clear

to the watch on

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

what you think," Conrad stood up abruptly, stepping toward

maintaining distance. "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, "That house... I got it

you gave it to someone else,"

temporarily. You know her situation. With Aiden gone and how her in-laws are treating her, she has nowhere else to go,"

were planning to

shut it

into my palm. "So, I'm

can buy another

it felt hollow. "So you can

frustration

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

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