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.

thought, 'Let's make it clear

on his wrist. "I visited Crystal

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

what you think," Conrad stood up abruptly,

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

you gave it to

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

smirk. "So, you were planning to

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

nails digging into

can buy another one for you," Conrad's voice

it felt hollow. "So you can keep

frustration was

you were more forgiving and understanding. Why

her. Take care of her, marry bèr, play dad to her