No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 59



The tension in the room was palpable as Herschel and Jacqueline processed my words. It was no surprise, yet the air was thick with unease.

"Sweetie, we've heard the whole story, and it's not on you. That rascal Conrad is to blame. I already gave him an earful and told him to come home and apologize to you." Before I could even speak, Jacqueline had launched into a tirade against Conrad.

Her actions, though, seemed to be a plea for me not to voice the uncomfortable truth they dreaded to hear.

Ever the more rational, Herschel cut Jacqueline off, "Let's hear what Felicia has to say."

Jacqueline's grip on my hand tightened, her eyes imploring me to reconsider, mirroring her earlier words.

I lowered my gaze, attempting to shield myself from their influence, "Herschel, Jacqueline, sorry, but Conrad and I, we've broken up."

room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by the

was deep

objections, or the conversation would circle endlessly. Telling them Conrad and I weren't suitable for each other would

"It's because of Haley. Conrad's attention to her was excessive, far

woman to keep chasing after my son, what's

their ears, yet

Herschel as I did, ignorance was

might be

Group, but Herschel built

ground up.

to Conrad, many decisions still required his approval. He

talk of the company, impossible for Herschel to miss. He

it all out. "Conrad gave Haley access

favorite bed linens. Worst of all, he's been sneaking around to accompany her, even to her prenatal