No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 192



Jefferson's smile froze when he heard my words, followed by a tentative question, "Why do you ask?"

"I just want to check it out," I admitted.

Jefferson scrutinized me, his gaze tinged with confusion.

I didn't go into details, and I left out the part about Aiden's death being connected to Conrad.

I was sure Jefferson was in the dark about this; otherwise, he would've cut ties with Conrad without a second thought.

"What's wrong?" Instead of prying further, Jefferson voiced his concern.

I remained silent, only saying, "Just take me there, please."

If he was worried, I figured it was best to have him by my side.

Noticing my unease, Jefferson nodded and led me to Aiden's gravesite.

By sheer coincidence, as soon as we arrived, we saw Aiden's parents in the distance. Fiona Martin's sobs and bitter accusations, likely aimed at Haley, echoed across the cemetery.

It didn't feel right to approach them then, so Jefferson and I held back, waiting for Barry and Fiona Martin to leave.

passed us, Barry, supporting a frail Fiona, both looked pale and

tore

me, fully engulfed in

they walked away, "Aiden's passing has hit them

him, I felt a pang in my chest.

It was the shock that led

puzzled by my

further explanation, I carried my bouquet up

on the tombstone radiated a bright, sunny smile, as if bringing light to the world around

radiant soul had been betrayed in the most humiliating way imaginable. I could almost feel the devastation that must

doing alright over there? They got pool halls in heaven? Still shooting some games?" Jefferson

stayed silent, having

a moment, Jefferson turned

quietness, and spoke on my behalf, "Before you left, you kept asking when Felicia would celebrate her wedding with

fell over

remained speechless throughout, standing solemnly

if Aiden's smile had vanished, replaced by sadness, despair, and

heart clenched,

only to be

Jefferson's concerned voice "Felicia, what's wrong? Feeling dizzy?

to

almost stumbled just now," Jefferson's