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.

were me, I'd leave

to excuse myself under the guise of visiting the

out. "Felicia,

you should probably talk to

trying to stand up for you.

see it," I

now. Why provoke my mom against Haley? I've told you, I owe Haley. My mom treating her this way only adds

my tone chilled, "am

moment I gave

softly, disbelief

believe? That

that I'm still in

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pressed him, "Where do you get this confidence from? My love, Felicia's love, is reserved for those who

at a loss for

some crazy bug because he's decided to pursue me. Even sent white roses to my office," I

did this happen?"

mockingly. "Conrad, should I

jaw. "I had no idea