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.

sick. He was just there to keep

was, worrying about him

I couldn't help but smirk mockingly,

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

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

the message,

anger and

insecure, maybe you should keep him on a tighter leash.

deleted her contact, sighed in

were both missing. They probably partied too hard

I didn't bother calling Ernest. Yet, before I could leave work, Ernest called to ask where

the office, working," I replied, a bit of sarcasm in my tone, considering it

out discussing business

Smith. It might run

can head home first. If you're

when I get back," Ernest was always thoughtful

I

had

work, which was not what I had imagined. Suddenly,