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.

was just there to keep Haley company. Probably, it was for a prenatal

I was, worrying about him

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

sooner had I gotten into my car than

a message from Haley. [Felicia, since you and Rad are no longer together,

the message,

with anger and

him on a tighter leash.

sighed in frustration, and drove back to the

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

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

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

out discussing

might run

can head home first. If you're

you when I get back," Ernest was

I

had

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