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.

wasn't sick. He was just there to keep Haley company. Probably, it was for a prenatal

him over a silly dream.

and I couldn't help but smirk mockingly, "Mr.

I

and Rad are no longer together, I hope you can keep your distance

message, I

anger

insecure, maybe you should keep him on

message, I deleted her contact, sighed

missing. They probably partied too hard at the welcome dinner and decided to skip

I didn't bother calling Ernest. Yet,

working," I replied, a bit of sarcasm in my tone, considering it was his first day and he had already skipped out for the

discussing business

Smith. It might run late,

can head home first. If you're hungry,

eat, and I'll cook for you when I get back," Ernest was always thoughtful

I

I had something

not what I had imagined. Suddenly, I felt petty for always assuming the worst in