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.

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 quickly,

at the eggs and sausage on the table, I found

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

expectation, so with flushed cheeks, I took a bite of each and buried

there until I almost

come down yet?" Jacqueline said as we heard footsteps from

be sure, but it looked like his

consulted with Master Mathew about the timing. He said 10:58 am would

I replied softly, the

Master Mathew,

and Herschel quickly agreed, "Best to listen to

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

and sausage without a word, and he ate them without

at home. I need to prepare something," he

it was

night before, I watched him

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

Conrad and I