No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 42



I hummed softly, "Not a bad suggestion. I'll think it over."

"You really should," Fanny paused before adding, "Felicia, the best way to forget someone and move on from a relationship is to dive into a new one as quickly as possible."

"Okay, Fanny, got it," I said before hanging up. Lying on my bed, I let my thoughts drift.

Soon, I could hear Ernest's firm and steady footsteps outside, unmistakable to my ears.

Then came the faucet twisting, followed by our landlady Ethel's nagging voice, "How come it's just you? Where's Licia?"

I didn't hear Ernest's reply, only his request, "Please, no onions in the clam chowder."

Hearing that, I couldn't help but laugh, though my laughter quickly turned into tears. Living with the Wagner family over the years, I'd gotten used to eating onions, even though I never touched them when I was with my parents back home.

Rome, do as the Romans do." Though I moved into the Wagner family engaged to Conrad, and Jacqueline insisted I was like a daughter to her, I knew deep down I wasn't

or fussy, like forcing myself

clam chowder, but by then, I had fallen asleep and even dreamt that Ernest

things not work out between you and

about to get married,

"

to get a marriage license just

at you, Licia. You've got an eye for quality. You'll regret it if you let a good man like Ernest

help but burst into

you don't make a move fast, that young widow will,"

table. I couldn't help but ask, "Ethel,

went out

with my spoon, savoring the rich flavor. "Ernest's

Ethel explained, then looked at me, "So, you two are getting

My explanation earned