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.

to wish you and Conrad a child soon. It's not about preferring boys over girls, just

and looking at the eggs and sausage on the table, I found

she sat down, peeling an egg for

cheeks, I took a bite of each and buried my head

didn't realize Conrad wasn't there until I

yet?" Jacqueline said as we heard footsteps from the stairs. Conrad came down

but it looked like

the timing. He said 10:58 am would be

replied softly, the joy in my heart

knew of Master Mathew, Conrad's

Herschel quickly agreed, "Best to

While he wasn't devouring his

without a word, and he ate them without

at home. I need to prepare something," he

it was a surprise for

the reward he mentioned the night before,

coat than my phone

Conrad and

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