Haley's scheme was busted wide open by me, and her face turned red from embarrassment., Yet, she tried to keep her composure, playing the misunderstood heroine.

"Do you think something is going on between me and Rad?

", Was it for others to decide if something was going on? Didn't she know what she was up to?, Thanks to my refined nature, I couldn't bring myself to say something nasty. But Haley's eyes brimmed with tears.

"I never thought people's minds could be so filthy.

" She was acting all high and mighty.,

"Felicia, Rad is a great guy. If you can't trust him, that alone means you don't deserve him,

" Haley said, clearing her agenda., She was saying I wasn't good enough for Rad. So, she had more to say. I kept quiet, watching her perform., As expected, she dabbed at her tears.

"Felicia, are you seriously giving up on Rad?

", This woman was setting a trap. Did she think I was born yesterday?, I couldn't help but mock.

"So, if I say I'm done with Conrad, you'll just happen to take him?

", Haley's face stiffened, her lips pressed together tightly, a perfect picture of vulnerability and beauty. If I were a man, I might have fallen for that act.,

"Rad deserves to be cherished,

" Haley finally admitted her feelings., My gaze dropped to her flat belly before moving to her flats.

"It looks like you're eager to cherish Rad. But do you think you're the right match?

" Haley's expression soured, her hands gripping the fabric of her dress.,

"Haley, let me give you a heads-up. Even if Rad and I are done, you thinking you can just marry into the Wagner family? Dream on. And you know why, don't you?

" I wasn't trying to be mean, just realistic. Jacqueline might accept Rad not marrying me, but she wouldn't welcome a woman carrying another man's child into the Wagner family unless that child were Rad's., Haley was speechless after my remark, and I took that as my cue to leave., I didn't head straight to the Wagner Mansion. Instead, I went to Fanny's place., I hadn't changed since getting off the plane. I didn't want to show up looking a mess, giving Jacqueline any reason to think my days were anything but splendid, which would only make leaving the Wagner family more difficult., Fanny was surprised to see me. She was supposed to be sleeping, given her night shift.

"Why the sudden return? You didn't even give me a heads-up.

", I knew she was busy, especially since it was childbirth's peak season., Thanks to modern technology, planning for a baby had become a thing, with spring and summer being the preferred seasons for childbirth, promising clever and beautiful children.,

"I returned yesterday and had some issues to take care of at the amusement park, so I didn't get to tell you,

" I explained as I kicked off my shoes and made myself comfortable in Fanny's living room.

"Workaholic,

" Fanny playfully teased me., I sat on the couch, picked a fresh orange from the table, and started peeling it. I handed half to Fanny and stuffed the other half into my mouth., Staying up late wasn't unusual for me, but it always left me feeling parched, as if I could never drink enough water to quench my thirst.,

"Did you come back alone?

" Fanny asked, her question loaded with implications., I just laughed,

"What else?

",

"What about your love life?

" Fanny asked as she poured me a glass of water., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.