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

the watch on his wrist. "I

"Let me explain..." "Conrad, there's nothing to explain. Regardless of what you say, Haley's living there, and..." I paused,

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 like. It was to be

gave it to

there temporarily. You know her situation. With Aiden gone and how her

planning to gift it to me after she

shut it

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

it, Felicia. I can buy another one

it felt hollow. "So you can keep one and

frustration

remained calm, confronting him. Eventually, he nodded, "Is this how petty we're being? I thought you were more forgiving

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