I suddenly pushed Conrad away with all my might,

"I told you I'm not leaving, why can't you just drop it? I want to stay right here, and whether I get devoured by wolves or nibbled by stray dogs, it's none of your business.

" Conrad's face twisted in discomfort,

"Felicia...

",

"Conrad, there's nothing between us anymore. My life isn't your concern, and I sure as hell don't want it to be,

" I said, my words sharp and final., Pain flickered in Conrad's eyes, shattered look that he couldn't quite hide. He stared at me for a few seconds,

"Felicia, this is your choice. Just don't come to regret it.

"

"I've never regretted my decisions,

" I hit back with equal force., Clearly, Conrad got the message. His expression hardened, and he turned away., But after a couple of steps, he paused, pointing a stern finger at Henrik,

"I'm warning you, don't hurt her. Or I swear, I'll put everything on the line to make you pay.

" With one last look at me, Conrad left., Watching him walk away, something familiar tugged at my heart...,

"He still loves you,

" Henrik whispered, almost like he was twisting the knife., I looked down at the grass beneath my feet,

"Expired love isn't worth holding onto, no matter how sweet it once was.

", Henrik chuckled lightly,

"You're a sensible girl.

", I wasn't sure if he was praising my clarity in matters of the heart or the choices he laid before me., Had I chosen to leave with Conrad, I was certain Conrad wouldn't have been able to walk away from this place.,

"Let's go grab something to eat. I had a chef whip up some American comfort food just for you,

" Henrik said as if he was treating an old friend., Funny, I was technically his captive, yet he was treating me like a VIP guest., He wasn't wrong; the meal was lavish, including my all-time favorite, mac and cheese., So, this wasn't a random kidnapping. He had done his homework on me, investigating my likes and dislikes., Realizing I had been followed without my knowledge sent a wave of discomfort through me.,

"Not eating?

" Henrik placed a spoonful of mac and cheese onto my plate.,

"It just doesn't taste right,

" I managed after sipping the soup and, Ding on the sides, a, the, mac and cheese altogether, Henrik knew I was doing it on, linet, purpose, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he handed me a brand new smartphone after dinner,

"Foryou.

" , I didn't take it. He gave a shallow laugh,

"It's still in its packaging, untouched. I promise.

", He knew I had destroyed my previous phone, suspecting he had tampered with it., Eyeing the pristine packaging, I scoffed. With his resources, tampering and resealing a phone package would be a piece of cake., But I didn't call him out. Instead, I simply said,

"I don't want it. I have no use for it.

", He frowned slightly,

"Still don't trust me?

",

"It's not just about trust,

" I paused,

"You should know, I have no family, no lover. I have no one to call.

", Henrik's gaze deepened, then he nodded slightly,

"As you wish.

", I appreciated that he didn't press the issue., Getting up to leave, Henrik, mentioned,

"Try to get some sleep. I'll be out for a bit. I'll be back the day after tomorrow for the match, , Why was he telling me his plans?, I didn't respond, and he added,

"Quinn will be coming too.

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