No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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.

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

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

Jacqueline said as she sat down, peeling an

expectation, so with flushed cheeks, I took a bite of

realize Conrad wasn't there until I almost

we heard footsteps from the stairs.

sure, but it looked like his gaze just kind

with Master Mathew about the timing. He

softly, the joy

Master Mathew, Conrad's

and Herschel quickly agreed, "Best

the hearty breakfast. While he wasn't devouring his food, he ate

sausage without a word,

for me at home. I need to prepare something," he said

winked at me, hinting it was a

of the reward he mentioned the night before, I watched him leave,

had I taken off my coat than my phone rang. It was

Conrad