No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 556

Chapter 556

"Beautiful lady, could you help me out?"

The voice, aged yet distinctly feminine, caused me to snap my attention upwards.

There stood an elderly woman, her hair a silver testament to her years, eyes brimming with a plea.

"How may I assist you?" I responded, my tone laced with courtesy.

"Oh, dear, I was hoping you might treat me to a cup of coffee. I haven't had the luxury in quite some time due to my finances," the woman's words, unexpected, stirred a sense of compassion within me. Without a moment's hesitation, I nodded, "Of course."

"Thank you, you beautiful soul," the woman expressed, gesturing towards my seat, "May I join you here for the coffee?"

In for a penny, in for a pound, I thought to myself. Having agreed to the coffee, inviting her to sit seemed only natural.

Just as I was about to consent, Conrad's voice cut through, "I'm sorry, ma'am, but might I suggest another spot for you?"

Turning towards Conrad, who I thought had left, I found myself momentarily lost for words.

already directed the woman to a different seat and pulled out some cash, handing it to her, "You're welcome to order the coffee yourself,

leaving without even ordering the coffee. Although confused, I didn't

walk away, Conrad spoke again, "You saw that, right? Her true

struggled to grasp his meaning, "She

she'd start convulsing and collapse, triggering a call to the police. And you, having provided the coffee, would naturally be

down my spine, I still found it hard to believe, replying, "You can't assume everyone's

frowned slightly, then

phone to show me a video. It depicted a scenario almost identical to what

en

in scams targeting compassionate young women," Conrad shared, leaving me

Conrad changed the subject, "Did you

audible, a soft "yes," my gaze drifting to the

of his accident, indirectly influenced by our

conversation, tightened my cho

wounds were visible, but

noticed my glance towards the coffee cup

echoing the brevity of

seat

"...Yes."