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 Haley company.

I was, worrying about him over a silly

expression stiffened at Haley's call, and I couldn't help but smirk mockingly, "Mr.

walked away. However, no sooner had I gotten

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

message, I

anger

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

her contact, sighed in frustration, and drove back

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

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

sarcasm in my tone, considering it was his first day and he had already skipped out

out discussing

Smith. It might run

can head home first. If

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

I

had something to

which was not what I had imagined.