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 this meal feeling utterly

hospitality, I finally had to excuse myself under the guise

out. "Felicia, my mom's gone too

"Then you should probably talk to

to stand up for you. Can't you

see it," I replied

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

my tone chilled, "am

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

out softly, disbelief in

do you believe? That this is

that I'm still in love

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

at a loss for

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

this

I said mockingly. "Conrad,

his jaw. "I