No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 304



"Dustin, Conrad's a grown man. He must own up to his choices," I voiced my opinion with a casual shrug.

Whether Herschel kicked him out or cut ties with him was Conrad's own doing.

"I get it, but seeing him and Dad at odds like this worries me. Plus, Conrad's leaving the firm will shake things up," Dustin tried to explain his concern.

I couldn't help but smirk lightly. "Aren't you still here?"

The shock in Dustin's eyes was unmistakable. "Felicia, I never planned on running the firm. I would've stayed otherwise."

Whether he had considered it or not wasn't for me to say.

But I shared my thoughts anyway. "Herschel has his reasons. He knows the firm can survive without Conrad if he's letting Conrad go."

My tone was rational, adding an even more grounded perspective. "The world doesn't stop spinning for anyone."

Dustin was speechless, managing only a wry smile, "Guess I've been too narrow-minded."

"Dustin, you care too much," I offered, giving him an out.

admiration and surprise. "Felicia,

was making it sound like a joke, but even a kid can mature into

growing up," I said with a

out a soft sigh, his eyes revealing a mix of complex emotions. "Yeah, little

a chord. After my parents passed, the Wagner family took me in, and both Dustin and Conrad used to call me that, teasing yet endearing. But it had been ages since I'd heard them

it. Getting too involved isn't good

He nodded. "I know."

paused, looking

you okay

If you need anything

I'm always here

off as the door

a food tray, not surprised to see

stood up and asked,

about to answer when Ernest spoke for me.

hinting for

so reserved, Ernest

of being direct

did

Take care, Felicia," Dustin said, understanding

but I