NovelEnglishChapter 218 I had no clue what kind of favor Conrad wanted from me. There was a heavy silence before I could even think of a response, but he went ahead anyway, "My folks just can't wrap their heads around Haley, especially my mom. So, could you maybe put in a good word for her?" Talk about a gut punch! I swear Conrad was doing this on purpose.
Askingto vouch for Haley? If he wasn't out of his mind, then he must've peggedfor an easy mark.
"Mr. Wagner, if you're askingto speak up, I'm certainly not going to sing praises," I didn't bother playing the saint.
"Felicia..." "Conrad, I'm no angel. I'm not that generous. Besides, Haley and I don't share any bond. Why should I speak well of her?" My voice was sharp, challenging.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThen, in the next second, Conrad threwa curveball, "Is this because you're jealous?" I laughed, "Oh, so you're testing if I'm jealous? Well, Mr. Wagner, you're going to be disappointed. Far from jealous, I'm actually relieved. Relieved that I saw through you early on." Conrad sighed from the other end, "Felicia, what I offered Haley was just a title, something I owed her. There's really nothing between us..." I frowned, cutting him off coldly, "That's your business with her, not mine." "But apart from you, I don't know who else to turn to," Conrad's voice was low, almost defeated.
He was always so confident, hardly ever this down.
But whatever his feelings were, they were no longer my concern. We were all adults here, each responsible for our own choices.
"Sorry, I'm busy," I said, pausing for a moment before hanging up.
I continued driving until I reached the auto shop, picked up my car, and went to find Fanny.
Ernest hadn't been in touch these past few days, but I knew he was aware I was spending twith his sister.
Deborah Walker had messaged me, saying the lighting setup was almost done, and that Ernest had been pulling all-nighters checking the lights.
Seems like he's making up for his previous downtwith these late nights.
Fanny was down with a bad cold, stuck at hon an unusually long break because of it.
"I still got the bug, careful not to catch it," she warnedas soon as we met.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI immediately gave her a big hug, fearless, "Bring it on." She playfully hita couple of times, "Don't think I don't know whet you're being so brave. You're first to care for your sister-ind?.? even before you're officially family." She mentioned Susie, and I didn't shy away, "So, any progress?" Fanny didn't answer, so I tilted my head, Cu haven't mustered up t e yet? Hey, this is life-st stuff." life Up the "Do I look that pathetic?" she shot back.
Swno My eyes lit up, "You reached out? What did they say?"
Fanny fell silent again, makinganxious. I grabbed ker@m_shaking it Gomelon, spill it. Yes or no?" "He said he'd get back toin a few days," Fanny spoke slowly.
I sensed there was more, "That's it? There must be something else." Fanny shook her head, "No, that's it." "Just that?" I was skeptical.
Fanny brushed off my hand, "Really, that's all. He's back next Tuesday He асknеxt said to bring you and the girl's medical records." "You're coming too?" I was surprised.
Fanny replied, "What, you think I'd go alone?"
I nodded, "You going solo is exactly what I had in mind. I'm not looking to be a third wheel " Fanny didn' respond immediately, then said, "His significant other is in the steam as him.” I froze. Ashburn Fanny gave a wry smile. "So, Licia, you thought too much. Him and me? It was never meant to be." >
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