No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 260



So, I kept my hands to myself, just curious to see how the server would handle things.

But before the server could make a move, Conrad brought over two glasses of pumpkin spice latte, placing one in front of me and holding the other

as he turned to Jacqueline, saying, "Mom, since your sugar levels have been high, I got you a sugar-free smoothie instead."

Jacqueline barely opened her mouth to respond when Conrad had already placed the other glass in front of Haley.

Haley offered Conrad a fragile smile, filled with a poignant vulnerability.

It was genuinely touching, the kind that not only tugs at men's heartstrings - I found it hard to resist myself.

Perhaps Jacqueline noticed it too, because she held back any harsh words she might have had.

Then, the dishes started to arrive, all my favorites, and Jacqueline made a point of serving me each one, making me feel almost like I was incapable of feeding myself.

Conrad and Haley were practically invisible, utterly ignored.

I felt so awkward for them.

I'd leave

had to excuse myself under the guise of

Conrad followed me out. "Felicia, my

"Then you should probably talk to Jacqueline about

mom's trying to

see it," I replied

my mom against Haley? I've told you, I owe Haley.

my tone chilled, "am I

as I mocked, "The moment I gave up on you, you ceased to be worth a

softly, disbelief in his

believe? That this is

still in love

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you get this confidence from? My love, Felicia's love, is reserved for those who deserve it.

at a loss

because he's decided to pursue me. Even sent white roses to my office," I revealed, watching as shock registered in Conrad's

did this

mockingly. "Conrad, should I accept his

"I had no idea