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

on

Conrad froze, his expression morphing rapidly, "Let me explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to explain. Regardless of what you say, Haley's living there, and..." I paused, "when I went

think," Conrad stood up abruptly, stepping

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

it to someone else," I

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

planning to gift it to me after

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

pain laced through my heart, my nails digging into

not it, Felicia. I can buy another one

felt hollow. "So you can

frustration

you were more forgiving

to her. Take care