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.

make it clear who

lowered to the watch on his

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

not what you think," Conrad stood

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

it to someone

gone and how her in-laws are treating her, she has nowhere else to go," Conrad explained hurriedly,

planning to gift it to me after she left,

then shut

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

not it, Felicia. I can buy

hollow. "So you can keep one and

frustration was

you were more forgiving and understanding. Why can't

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