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.

Jacqueline whispered, "This is an old family tradition, meant to wish you and Conrad a child soon. It's not about

the eggs and sausage on the table, I found them

a bit," Jacqueline said as she sat down, peeling an

so with flushed cheeks, I took a bite of each

Conrad wasn't there until I

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

but it looked like his gaze just

dropped in my heart as he approached. "Felicia, I consulted with Master Mathew about the timing. He said 10:58

replied softly, the joy

knew of Master Mathew, Conrad's

and Herschel quickly agreed, "Best

breakfast. While he wasn't devouring his food,

passed him the remaining eggs and sausage without a word, and he ate them without

home. I need to prepare something," he said

me, hinting it

he mentioned the night before, I watched him leave,

no sooner had I taken off my coat than my phone rang. It was Ivan, "Morning, Ms. Hudson,

Ivan knew Conrad