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.

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

red, and looking at the eggs and

she sat down, peeling an egg for me and

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

wasn't there until I almost finished.

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

sure, but it looked like his gaze just kind

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

replied softly, the joy

knew of Master Mathew,

agreed, "Best to listen to

breakfast. While he wasn't devouring

without a word, and he ate them without

at home. I need

winked at me, hinting it was

he mentioned the night before, I watched him leave, then headed

taken off my coat than my

Ivan knew Conrad and