No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 284



'Just saying it now would only be ironic,' I muttered.

"I know," I paused before adding, "I'm not a kid anymore."

Conrad got the hint, offering a wry smile. "I guess I'm overthinking things."

I remained silent, and Conrad advised, "Focus when you're walking. Don't get distracted."

I hummed in response, the image of him covered in blood from my nightmare the night before flashing before my eyes.

Then, he was in the hospital again, causing my heart to skip a beat instinctively. "What are you doing here?" I couldn't help but ask.

He moved his lips but said nothing.

"You're not... feeling well?" I trailed off, not finishing my question, as I heard someone calling him from a distance, "Rad, hurry up!" It was Haley.

Conrad's tall frame blocked my view so I couldn't see her, but I could instantly recognize her voice.

At that moment, I understood why he was there.

there to keep Haley company. Probably, it

there I was, worrying about him over a silly dream.

at Haley's call, and I couldn't help but smirk mockingly, "Mr.

I turned and walked away. However, no sooner had I gotten into my

message from Haley. [Felicia, since you and Rad are no longer together, I hope you can keep your distance

the message,

with anger and

If you're that insecure, maybe you should keep him on a tighter leash. And as for me, mind

her contact, sighed in frustration, and drove back

and Grant were both missing. They probably partied too hard at the welcome dinner and

so I didn't bother calling Ernest. Yet, before I could leave work, Ernest

bit of sarcasm in my tone, considering it was his first

discussing business

Smith. It might

head home first.

you when I get back," Ernest was always

I

had

imagined.