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.

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

was, worrying about him over a

but

I gotten into my car than my

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

message, I

with anger

If you're that insecure, maybe you should keep him on a tighter leash. And as for me, mind your own

contact, sighed in frustration, and drove back to the

Ernest and Grant were both missing. They probably partied too hard

bother calling Ernest. Yet, before

considering it was his first day and he had already skipped out for the

out discussing

It might run

You can head home first.

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

I

had

what I had imagined. Suddenly, I felt petty for always assuming the worst

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