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

to the watch on his wrist. "I visited Crystal

was the only warning before Conrad froze, his expression morphing rapidly, "Let me explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to explain.

you think," Conrad stood up abruptly, stepping

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

gave it to someone

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

planning to gift

to reply, then shut it again.

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

not it, Felicia. I can buy another one for

"So you

frustration

I thought you were more forgiving and understanding. Why can't you accept Haley? She's in a

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