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.

to keep Haley company.

was, worrying about him over a

expression stiffened at Haley's call, and I couldn't help but smirk mockingly, "Mr. Wagner, you better attend

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

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

the message,

anger

keep him on a tighter leash.

message, I deleted her contact, sighed in frustration, and drove back to the

partied too hard at the welcome

didn't bother calling Ernest. Yet, before I

of sarcasm in my tone, considering it was his first day and he

out discussing business

might run

home first. If you're

eat, and I'll cook for you when I

I

I had

what I had imagined. Suddenly, I felt

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