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.

it were me, I'd leave

to excuse

me out. "Felicia, my

light smile. "Then you

cold. "My mom's trying to

it," I replied

against Haley? I've told you, I owe Haley. My mom treating her this way only adds to my guilt," Conrad

chilled, "am I really worth your

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

he called out softly, disbelief in his

you believe? That this

still

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

a

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

this happen?"

said mockingly. "Conrad,

his jaw. "I had no