No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 78

It seemed necessary to let him know how I felt.

"Conrad, what you dismiss as minor, I find intolerable. After all these years, you should know better than anyone that I can't stand any deceit," I said, stepping aside to put some distance between us.

"My love doesn't need to be a fireworks show, but I will not share my man with anyone else, not even the slightest bit. I want all or nothing," I turned as I spoke, curious to see Conrad's reaction.

But instead, I locked eyes with Ernest, who was standing just a few steps away, apparently having overheard our conversation.

Our glances met briefly before I looked back at Conrad, who seemed annoyed with my 'unreasonable' demands. "Felicia, you've got to understand that those days of lifelong loyalty are gone. Don't live in a fairy tale.."

Indeed, temptations are everywhere now; the simple love stories of old seem to be a thing of the past.

I smiled faintly, "If that's the case, then I'd rather have nothing at all. I won't settle."

Conrad was speechless at my retort. "Conrad, let's make this our last discussion about us. We're done, and as Mr. Wagner, you should be able to let go gracefully."

Conrad sneered coldly. "Fine, we'll go our separate ways. I'm curious to see what kind of man you think you can find."

With those words, he turned and stormed off, his immaturity showing through his actions, reminiscent of a sulking child.

When Deborah came back with some medicine, she asked in a low voice, "Did you and Mr. Wagner have another fallout? He looked as mad as a hornet."

She always had a way of lightening the mood. I took the medicine she brought, jokingly asking, "Hornet? Seriously?"

"Come on..." Deborah playfully hit me. "Did Mr. Wagner come over wanting to get back together? Maybe you should give him another chance. He must still love you, otherwise, he wouldn't keep..."