No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 299



"Felicia is a pushover!" That was what Conrad and Haley used to think of me. My non-confrontational attitude made them think I was an easy target, but little did they know I couldn't care less.

Since that was the case, I had to show them even the softest peach had a pit.

My sharp words instantly made Conrad's face turn sour. "Felicia."

"Let go!" I snapped at him again.

But he didn't. Instead, he said, "I'm not blaming you. I just, um, wanted to let you know."

"Trying to make me sick?" My words were harsh. Each one aimed to sting him. "No need. I don't want to hear it."

My words got under Conrad's skin, his temples throbbing with visible veins. I knew he was holding back, biting his tongue. His eyes trembled as he looked at me, a departure from his usual storm-out-the-door reaction.

But it was different. After holding my gaze for seconds, Conrad spoke, "The amusement park is opening as scheduled, and I want you there."

I felt a tightness in my chest, unable to voice my refusal. That amusement park meant more to me than only a project I was involved in. It held a special significance.

I genuinely wanted to be there. When it was first under construction, I dreamt of standing at its highest point on opening day, sharing the moment with my dad.

But at the moment...

can stay away that day," Conrad sensed

looked at him.

heartbreaking retort,

he murmured in a low voice, "Do you

reaching for the car door. "I have things to

Conrad

force as I pulled, and

stepping back as if he

documents on the passenger seat, and sped up to

a deep breath and picked up the accident

until I couldn't bear to read any longer,

finally understood

Jacqueline didn't want me to know these details. They feared I couldn't handle it. Even in black and white the gruesome photos from the accident

clenched to steady myself. I

unrecognizable. If their names

been on the report, I would have refused

phone buzzed incessantly. I lacked the strength to

myself to continue with the report, my hands trembled so much that I couldn't

Eventually darkness encroached