No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 780

My connection with her was all because of Conrad, though now he's nothing more than a distant memory for both of us.

Life sure is unpredictable like that.

"So, you haven't seen him lately?" I asked with a faint smile.

Haley was straightforward as usual. "Nope."

"Missing him, are you?" I teased with a playful tone.

"A little," Haley admitted without hesitation.

"Well, if you miss him, go find him," I encouraged.

Haley's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "If I knew where to find him, I wouldn't be asking you, would I?"

This woman always spoke to me like she was ready for a fight, with a sharp edge in her voice.

The more fiery she got, the calmer I remained. "It's funny how the guy who used to be at your beck and call is now just a ghost of the past... Men, right? So unpredictable."

"Felicia Hudson, spare me the sarcasm," Haley shot back, clearly irritated.

I looked at her, so different from the woman I once knew, and wondered what Conrad would think if he saw her now.

it?" I asked, leaning

without a flicker

that she did have regrets, trying hard

hadn't been so focused on chasing wealth, you and Aiden could've been really happy together,"

help but reflect, "After all that's happened, I've realized there's more to life than money-it's the simple, quiet moments that

wasn't trying to provoke her; I was speaking from the

walks. When I see an ordinary couple cycling

like the

the

softly "You used to have

her little realm, but I

a lie lineshe might be the

the noise

hardened, her pride unyielding. "That's just

stood up, adding, "Felicia, you're really chatty today. Trying to play the savior? Well, you've got

the place, but I let it slide, giving her that small

I was surprised to find Susie waiting outside. I thought she'd have left already, not

Need

turn down easy money?" Susie

had to admire Susie's independence. Even though she could rely on Ernest, she still chose to make her

Haley's ulterior motives and the noisy bar, I said, "This place isn't exactly safe. If you want