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

actions seemed to resolve the situation with the woman leaving without even ordering the coffee. Although confused, I didn't question

saw that,

struggled to grasp his meaning, "She

a call to the police. And you, having provided the coffee, would naturally be questioned," Conrad's

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

frowned slightly,

depicted a scenario almost identical to what he described, involving a woman named Ethel and a young

en

scams targeting compassionate young women," Conrad

naivety, Conrad changed the subject, "Did you

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

his accident,

conversation, tightened my cho

wounds were visible, but what

coffee cup

all I managed, echoing the brevity

seat across,

"...Yes."