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,

him over a silly

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

and walked away. However, no sooner had I gotten into my car than my phone buzzed with

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

message,

anger

maybe you should keep him on a tighter leash.

sighed in frustration, and

probably partied too hard at the

issue with Susie wasn't urgent, so I didn't bother calling Ernest. Yet, before I could leave work, Ernest called to ask where

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

out discussing business

Smith. It might run late,

seven. You can head home first. If you're

for you when I get back," Ernest was always thoughtful about

I

I had something

what I had imagined.