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 over

the eggs and

Jacqueline said as she sat down, peeling an egg

refuse her expectation, so with flushed cheeks, I took

realize Conrad wasn't there until I almost finished. "Jacqueline,

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

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 am would be

the joy in my heart

Master Mathew, Conrad's spiritual

quickly agreed, "Best to listen to

sat down to eat, quickly finishing the hearty breakfast. While he wasn't devouring his food, he ate faster than

him the remaining eggs and sausage without a word, and

at home. I need

winked at me, hinting it

the night before, I watched him leave, then

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

knew Conrad and I were getting