No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 274



The amusement park was never the issue; the problem was Conrad.

As the dream flashed through my mind, along with the reason for this call, I asked Dustin, "Is it something about Conrad? What happened to him?"

Dustin didn't respond immediately. After a pause, he finally spoke, "You know, you could just ask him directly."

There it was, the unspoken rule - nobody's a fool here.

Dustin's words left me at a loss for words.

He's always been the one to spare me any embarrassment

Easing my awkwardness, he added, "I mean, even though you guys aren't dating anymore, you've been close as family for years now."

I chuckled. "Well, I just didn't want to stir up any jealousy with his current flame."

That got a laugh out of Dustin too.

"How about we grab a meal together when you're free, Felicia?" Dustin offered.

He had just said we were like family, so I didn't refuse.

Hanging up, I sighed, relieved that nothing had happened to Conrad.

it because of his question

feelings aren't something I can

new with Ernest, and Conrad was destined to

put down my phone, about to get out of bed, when Ernest's text came through: You

it in the thermal box. Don't forget to eat. Also, you don't

Huh?

like he owned the place, despite being the new guy on the

enough of his prized position

take the day off was likely to

felt awkward and somewhat

boyfriend, he had no right to interfere with my personal life,

knew it was out of concern for me, so I replied with a

Despite Ernest's instructions, after

breakfast,

legs

still went

as if

swoopet

Everest.

"Hey, what

were off today?" Grant are you doing

caught

did I say I was taking the day off?" I retorted, catching him off