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.

a mix of admiration and surprise. "Felicia, you've changed so much in

He was making it sound like a joke, but even a kid can mature into a thoughtful teenager during

growing up," I said with a

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

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

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

were cut off as the door swung

tray, not surprised to

asked, "Hasn't

was about to answer when Ernest spoke for me.

was hinting for

so reserved, Ernest had

being direct and

he did

care, Felicia," Dustin said, understanding the

moment of awkwardness, but I