Chapter 121



Haley stood there, awkward and embarrassed, unable to muster a single word in response to my words. It was a discomfort she had brought upon herself.

"Ms. Perez, if there's nothing else, you might want to head home early. You're carrying a precious load, and any mishap would be unfortunate," I said, my words more of a genuine caution than sarcasm.

She had her reasons for wanting to keep the baby, so she ought to be more cautious, instead of wandering around recklessly, even venturing into places as hazardous as amusement parks.

Unless, deep down, she didn't want the child at all.

This thought crossed my mind, sending a shiver through me. I looked at Haley's face, still flushed with the humiliation I had inflicted, but nothing more revealed itself.

Having said what I needed to and vented my frustrations, I turned to leave.

"Do you really no longer love Rad? You don't want to be with him anymore?" Haley's voice trailed after me.

I laughed, not bothering to look back, "Sure, he's all yours."

I doubted she could

oblivious as he was when in the throes of this affection. Now

in Haley was more impulse

was something I

Felicia, only want a man who is devoted to me

with others. If he does,

yet, don't even see him," Haley's words left me

also made it clear to me that she indeed had feelings for Conrad, whether genuine or not, she aimed to cling to this man who could provide for her. Reaching the elevator, I turned to her with a mocking smile, "Or maybe you can

nervously playing

only using Conrad's cards, making my

the elevator doors opened, I stepped in, leaving Haley behind without a second

the room I shared

decided to catch up on the series she had been binge-watching. It was surprisingly engaging, and I found myself five episodes deep when I heard Ernest's voice outside, "Deborah, ask Ms. Hudson to come to

the room and tossing her shoes

Is this even humanly possible?" she

phone and patted the couch beside me,

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