No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 59



The tension in the room was palpable as Herschel and Jacqueline processed my words. It was no surprise, yet the air was thick with unease.

"Sweetie, we've heard the whole story, and it's not on you. That rascal Conrad is to blame. I already gave him an earful and told him to come home and apologize to you." Before I could even speak, Jacqueline had launched into a tirade against Conrad.

Her actions, though, seemed to be a plea for me not to voice the uncomfortable truth they dreaded to hear.

Ever the more rational, Herschel cut Jacqueline off, "Let's hear what Felicia has to say."

Jacqueline's grip on my hand tightened, her eyes imploring me to reconsider, mirroring her earlier words.

I lowered my gaze, attempting to shield myself from their influence, "Herschel, Jacqueline, sorry, but Conrad and I, we've broken up."

heavy silence, broken only by the tightening grip of Jacqueline's

voice was deep and

objections, or the conversation would circle endlessly. Telling them Conrad and I weren't suitable for each other

to be honest. "It's because of Haley. Conrad's attention to her was excessive, far beyond what

after my son, what's going on?" Herschel's expression darkened. "Felicia, we're not fully aware of what he did outside. Tell

they unaware? Rumors had reached their ears, yet they hadn't inquired further. Could

as I did,

might be

but Herschel

the ground up.

relinquished operational contro to Conrad, many decisions still required his approval. He was the true puppet master, informed of every move

scandal with a widow was the talk of the company, impossible for Herschel to miss. He was playing dumb, waiting for me to

laid it all out. "Conrad gave

into the house meant for us, and even let her buy his favorite bed linens. Worst of all, he's been sneaking around