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.

just there to keep Haley company. Probably, it

worrying about him over

call, and I couldn't help but smirk mockingly,

and walked away. However, no sooner had I gotten

you and Rad are no longer together, I

the message, I

anger

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

I deleted her contact, sighed in

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

calling Ernest. Yet, before I could leave

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

out discussing

It might run

home first. If you're hungry,

you when I get back,"

I

I had something

imagined. Suddenly, I felt petty for always