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."

were countless times I wished I could

you're uncomfortable about the new

I cut Jacqueline off, "and we

was stunned. "What

broke up," I said, feeling a

couldn't handle the disappointment. Over the years, she had treated like a daughter, and

she wanted me

a

family. This morning, as I leff, she was so

in my throat,

me," Jacqueline's voice was heavy with

"Jacqueline, please

I refused to fight over a man with another

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right for each other? You two have been together for years, so close and knowing each other inside out. You love Conrad, and Conrad cares for you. How can it suddenly be wrong?" Jacqueline's murmurs of disbelief weighed heavily on