No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 190



"Nope, it's on the books. Let me double-check the time," Fanny paused briefly, then a few seconds later informed me, "Eleven o'clock."

I glanced at the clock. It was ten now.

"Did she mention why?" I pressed Fanny for more.

"Just said she changed her mind. Signed the paperwork alone. The baby's over three months along, so they'll have to induce," Fanny explained without skirting any details.

I've never been a mom, but my heart tightened at her words. "Hold off on anything final. I'll reach out to Conrad."

"Are you sure you want to get mixed up in this?" Fanny asked.

I hesitated. "I just saw her yesterday, and now she's going through with this today. If I don't tell Conrad, who knows what he'll think. Besides..."

This baby was Aiden's only legacy.

I ended the call with Fanny and dialed Conrad.

He didn't pick up initially. Considering my recent rejection, I thought he might never want to hear from me again.

from a

At Fanny's clinic,"

Conrad sounded

You can still make it," I said before hanging

I drove to the hospital.

could reach the ward,

you stop

pulled me aside. "You've got to hear

to a secluded stairwell where we overheard Haley

legacy. Who said you could do that?" Conrad's voice was a low

you think I'm doing this? I want

fell silent, then

her tone,

this baby, nor will Aiden's parents.

without this baby, Aiden truly is gone," Conrad's

keep it, can we really

how

it, would we end up together?"

doorway, I saw Haley reach for Conrad's sleeve, but he stepped back. "Haley, you know

and Felicia are over," Haley's