No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 51

At the pool hall, Conrad took a shot and missed everything.

Jefferson shook his head lightly, rubbing his cue stick as he said, "Has Felicia not texted you back yet or made any contact?"

Conrad stayed silent while Jefferson aimed for the most awkwardly placed ball on the table, sending it flying in a beautiful arc straight into the pocket with a solid crack.

"It doesn't make sense, right? She didn't even take it to heart when you spoke about her like that and didn't hold a grudge. What's got into her this time?" Jefferson was puzzled.

Conrad recalled when Felicia had come there to shoot some pool. "What did she ask you that time?"

Jefferson sunk another ball, then nonchalantly leaned on the edge of the pool table, lined up his next shot, and with another sharp crack, that one went in too.

"Didn't I tell you? She asked if there was anything among you, Haley, and Aiden at school. I told her straight up, no. So, her running away has nothing to do with me," Jefferson clarified, absolving himself completely.

"I didn't say anything. Why are you getting defensive?" Conrad's tone was sharp.

Jefferson eyed the last ball on the table but didn't immediately take the shot. Instead, he looked at Conrad, "Do you not know why she left? Why she didn't even bother to pick up the marriage license with you?"

"I have no idea. Maybe Felicia’s throwing a fit. I've always spoiled her over the years!" Conrad said, sounding frustrated.

Not having gotten the marriage license, Conrad had faced nothing but frowns from his parents at home, and even people at the office knew about it, with rumors flying that he had cheated and got caught by Felicia. People said whatever they wanted with their mouths.

"You spoiled her?" Jefferson chuckled. "Honestly, Rad, it never seemed you pampered her, but rather..." He paused, "Rather, you got used to Felicia being your shadow, thinking she couldn't leave you. That's why you could say you weren't interested in her and haven't looked for her even after she's been gone this long."

"How am I supposed to find her? Put up missing person posters all over the world?" Conrad was still mad.