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 this meal feeling utterly

to excuse myself under the

"Felicia, my mom's gone too

light smile. "Then you should probably

expression turned cold. "My mom's trying to

see it,"

I owe Haley. My mom treating her this way only adds

"am

Conrad fell silent as I mocked, "The moment I gave up on you, you ceased to be worth a moment of my

he called out softly,

you believe?

I'm still

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

was at a loss for

younger brother Jimmy, must've caught some crazy bug because he's decided to pursue me. Even sent white roses to my office," I revealed, watching as

did this

I said mockingly. "Conrad,

"I had no idea about