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.

keep Haley company. Probably, it was for a

there I was, worrying about him

couldn't help but smirk mockingly, "Mr. Wagner,

away. However, no sooner had I gotten into my car than

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

message, I

with anger

maybe you should keep him on a tighter leash. And

message, I deleted her contact, sighed in frustration, and drove

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

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

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

discussing

might

You can head home

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

I

had

was busy with work, which was not what I had imagined. Suddenly, I felt petty for always