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.

me with a mix of admiration and surprise. "Felicia,

like a joke, but even a kid can mature

up," I said

his eyes revealing a mix of complex emotions. "Yeah,

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 say

them handle it. Getting too involved isn't good for you," I said, moved by his nostalgic

He nodded. "I know."

looking

you okay

If you need anything

I'm always here

were cut off

a food tray,

stood up and asked,

when Ernest spoke for me. "She's

was hinting for Dustin

Ernest had

being

he did

care, Felicia," Dustin said, understanding the

moment of awkwardness, but I