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 who wronged

the watch on his wrist. "I visited Crystal Bay

to explain. Regardless of what you say, Haley's living there, and..." I paused, "when I went bedding shopping with her, she

Conrad stood

I have eyes to see and a heart to feel." "Felicia..." Conrad shook his head, "That house... I got it for you and decorated it the way you

it to someone else,"

and how her in-laws are treating her, she has nowhere

you were planning to gift it to me after she left,

to reply, then shut it again. The

digging into my palm. "So, I'm supposed to accept your

buy another one for you,"

hollow. "So you can keep one and hide

Conrad's frustration was

Eventually, he nodded, "Is this how petty we're being? I thought you were

Take care