No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 31



"Felicia, I've prepared a grand celebration dinner for tonight. I've even invited all our friends and family. Make sure you're back by six, okay?"

Jacqueline's words caught me off guard. It dawned on me that she was unaware that Conrad and I hadn't gotten our marriage license. It seemed Conrad hadn't spilled the beans, probably fearing a scolding after last night's cold reception.

Hearing the joy and anticipation in Jacqueline's voice, I felt a pang of guilt about breaking the news to her. Conrad and I not getting married was a settled matter, a temporary secret we couldn't keep forever. Especially not now.

If all the guests showed up, things would be more embarrassing for her.

"Jacqueline," I called out to her softly.

"Oh, sweetheart, what's the matter? You're my daughter-in-law now. We're family. If Rad dares wrong you, let me know. I'll kick his ass." Jacqueline joked.

My heart, which had been numb, suddenly felt heavy. "Jacqueline, I'm so sorry. I, I might never have the right to be your daughter-in-law."

ten years, there were countless times I wished I could be her daughter-in-law. But

do you mean?" Jacqueline sounded confused. "Felicia, if you're uncomfortable about the new role, that's

didn't get the license," I cut Jacqueline off, "and we

Jacqueline was stunned. "What

broke up," I said, feeling a weight off my

other end of the phone was afraid Jacqueline couldn't handle the disappointment. Over

she wanted me to

a

morning, as I leff, she was so happy, expecting to see me as her daughter-in-law

the lump in my throat, I carefully

me," Jacqueline's voice was

but in the end, I said, "Jacqueline, please don't be upset. Conrad and I are just not right for

be proud of. I refused

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together for years, so close and knowing each other inside