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.

with a mix of admiration and surprise. "Felicia,

making it sound like a joke, but even

I said with

eyes revealing a mix

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

isn't good for

He nodded. "I know."

looking

you okay

If you need anything

I'm always here

cut off

food tray, not

and asked, "Hasn't Felicia eaten

answer when Ernest

was hinting for

reserved, Ernest

of being direct

he did

let you eat. Take care, Felicia," Dustin said, understanding

awkwardness, but I didn't try to