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.

seat and pulled out some cash, handing it to her,

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

Conrad spoke again, "You saw that, right? Her true intent wasn't just a cup

to grasp his meaning, "She was

and collapse, triggering a call to the police. And you, having provided the coffee, would naturally be questioned," Conrad's explanation reminded me

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

slightly, then

depicted a scenario almost identical to what he described, involving a woman

en

in scams targeting compassionate young women," Conrad

Conrad changed the subject, "Did you arrive

a soft "yes," my gaze drifting to the

his accident, indirectly influenced

conversation, tightened my cho

were visible,

my glance towards the coffee cup left by

was all I managed, echoing the brevity

to the seat across, asked,

"...Yes."