Chapter 78



It seemed necessary to let him know how I felt.

"Conrad, what you dismiss as minor, I find intolerable. After all these years, you should know better than anyone that I can't stand any deceit," I said, stepping aside to put some distance between us.

"My love doesn't need to be a fireworks show, but I will not share my man with anyone else, not even the slightest bit. I want all or nothing," I turned as I spoke, curious to see Conrad's reaction.

But instead, I locked eyes with Ernest, who was standing just a few steps away, apparently having overheard our conversation.

Our glances met briefly before I looked back at Conrad, who seemed annoyed with my 'unreasonable' demands. "Felicia, you've got to understand that those days of lifelong loyalty are gone. Don't live in a fairy tale.."

Indeed, temptations are everywhere now; the simple love stories of old seem to be a thing of the past.

I smiled faintly, "If that's the case, then I'd rather have nothing at all. I won't settle."

Conrad was speechless at my retort. "Conrad, let's make this our last discussion about us. We're done, and as Mr. Wagner, you should be able to let go gracefully."

ways. I'm curious to see what

immaturity showing through his actions,

back with some medicine, she asked in a low voice, "Did

always had a way of lightening the mood. I took the medicine she brought,

hit me. "Did Mr. Wagner come over wanting to get back together?

got this." Suddenly, Ernest interrupted, taking the medicine from my hand to

seem to have

you

One black,

red,"

requested while opening

thing," Deborah, always eager to please the man who was both a heartthrob and a benefactor, hurried off. Ernest prepared the spray but didn't hand it

said, knowing what he intended but reaching for

my attempt with a simple lift of his arm, my

see the wound in your mouth?" he

he added, "Let me help with the spray. It's just to

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