No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 321



My heart skipped a beat!

Just moments ago, Jacqueline mentioned how Conrad sounded like he was making a last will, and now Haley Perez is on about him setting his affairs in order, clearly indicating Conrad's behavior was off the charts.

A dream I had, coupled with Conrad's haunting question about what if he were to die, flashed before my eyes. Even though I've moved past loving or hating the man, the thought of facing life and death, even with a stranger, isn't something I could just ignore.

Haley was a mess, a picture of utter despair, but she was crying to the wrong person. I had no pity to offer, let alone comfort her.

But, knowing Conrad as I did, I couldn't help but say, "Conrad isn't the type to give up."

If someone crumbles at the first sign of trouble, they clearly lack backbone. If they can't be responsible for themselves, they sure can't be for anyone else.

"I also think Rad isn't the type to lose hope," Haley shifted her tone, picking up on my cue, "but he's unreachable now, and the things he's done... they're unsettling."

sorted for you, what's there to be unsettled about?" I retorted,

but that doesn't mean I

fiancé, and now she's trying to cozy up to me?

doesn't realize that beyond everything he's arranged, the real sense of security came from him," Haley's words

laughed, "Is that so? Then you shouldn't be calling me. Look

if he gets in touch with you, or if you hear anything, could you let me know?" "I'll pass your message along if he contacts me," I replied before hanging

night breeze felt

far off, Ernest was still chatting with Susie Collins. Mulling over Jacqueline and Haley's words, I

didn't pick up immediately, which wasn't the first time

were almost

just as the call was about to

a bad time?" I asked, glancing at

was just fixing dinner in the kitchen," Dustin

true or not wasn't for

you?" I got straight