Chapter 26



Looking in the mirror, I tried hard to smile, reminding myself that I needed to be happy and cheerful, aiming for happiness every day.

As I descended the stairs, Jacqueline had whipped up breakfast and swapped the living room's décor to the festive ones we only use for Christmas.

"Felicia, come right back once you and Conrad finish the paperwork. We'll celebrate properly and hash out the wedding details," Jacqueline seemed more excited than I was.

"Sure!" I replied.

Jacqueline looked at me. "You look stunning today. A white coat would have been more striking."

"I'm wearing a white dress already," I explained.

Don't sweat her old-school tips. Times have changed-colors aren't a big deal now. Felicia, just wear what you feel great in. Ignore Jacqueline's advice." Herschel interrupted, changing his tune for me.

I smiled, feeling a warmth in my heart.

Jacqueline pulled me to the dining table, and besides the usual lavish breakfast, there were two eggs and a sausage arranged in a way that made my cheeks flush.

I could ask, Jacqueline whispered, "This is an old family tradition, meant to wish you and Conrad a child soon. It's not about preferring boys over girls, just hoping you two will have kids

looking at the eggs and

a bit," Jacqueline said as she sat down, peeling an egg for me and handing it

I took a bite of each and buried my head in my

until I almost finished.

said as we heard footsteps from the stairs.

sure, but it looked

he approached. "Felicia, I consulted with Master Mathew about the timing. He said 10:58 am would be the best

softly, the joy

knew of Master Mathew,

quickly agreed, "Best

down to eat, quickly finishing the hearty breakfast. While he wasn't devouring his food, he ate

him the remaining eggs and sausage without a word, and he

me at home. I

it was a

the night before,

my coat than my phone rang. It was Ivan, "Morning, Ms. Hudson,

Conrad and I were getting

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