No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

"Jacqueline, betrayal doesn't just happen once. If it's done once, it can happen again. Conrad has completely lost my trust. Even if I don't choose Dustin, Conrad is definitely not an option," I cut off Jacqueline's hope sharply.

"Dustin isn't an option either," Herschel, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

I wasn't surprised. The words Jacqueline shared with me had clearly been discussed with Herschel beforehand.

"Herschel, we're living in an era of free love. Besides, do you think Dustin knows you're trying to sway my decision like this?" I asked with a slight chuckle.

Herschel's face turned sour, "Felicia, I know things can never go back to how they used to be between us. You may not hold me accountable, but that doesn't mean you harbor no resentment towards me. If you're upset, you can take it out on me, but I won't allow you to drive a wedge between those two brothers."

"Herschel, you're reading too much into it. I'm not trying to stir up trouble between them. I just want a simple life," I said with self-mockery, pulling at the corner of my mouth. "All I'm looking for is someone who loves me, a stable home, my own little haven." "Felicia, if all you want is someone to love you, I can introduce you to better candidates," Jacqueline said urgently.

"But would Dustin agree to that? On my way here, he told me he only wants me, even if I still have feelings for Ernest," my words made both of them visibly upset, and they fell silent.

After a while, Jacqueline finally spoke with sorrow, "But if you end up with Dustin, it could ruin Conrad."

They were worried about ruining Conrad, but what about my Ernest? He was already destroyed.

I glanced outside, where Conrad and Dustin were talking, though I couldn't hear what about. Likely, it was about me.

pressuring Dustin to give up

over a woman; this must be the greatest

karma will always find its way. Maybe

took me in out of guilt for what happened to my parents, never imagining that it would drive a wedge between their once close-knit

"Jacqueline, understand what

things are not for me to

to give up on me there's nothing

BUMS

long and so twisted, even going as far as to harm others, including Conrad, clearly showed the extent

close to Dustin. I wanted him to destroy everything he had, and

my full name, something he hadn't done in a long, long

him as he leaned forward in his chair. Jacqueline quickly helped him over to the

opposite me

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an envelope from the drawer, "Aside from what you rightfully deserve, this includes my compensation. Sign it, and it's yours. But I have one condition leave here, stay

the envelope, finding transfer