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

lowered to the watch on

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

think," Conrad stood up abruptly, stepping toward

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

you gave it to someone else," I

know her situation. With Aiden gone and how her in-laws are treating her, she

couldn't help but smirk. "So, you were planning to gift it

mouth to reply, then shut it again. The

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

buy

though it felt hollow. "So you can keep

Conrad's frustration

thought you

so considerate of me to hand you over to her. Take care of her, marry bèr, play dad to her kid if you like I said, my smile