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

watch on his wrist. "I

explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to

what you think," Conrad stood up abruptly,

I stepped back, 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 for you and

it to someone

it to Haley. She's staying there temporarily. You know her situation. With Aiden gone and how her in-laws are treating her, she has nowhere else to go," Conrad explained hurriedly, almost

were planning to gift it to me

shut it again. The silence said

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

it, Felicia. I can buy another one

"So you can keep

frustration

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

It's so considerate of me to hand you over to her. Take care of her, marry bèr, play dad to her kid if