No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 129



So there we were, standing awkwardly as Jacqueline, despite any reservations, seemed to agree to my suggestion with a nod. "Felicia, in my heart, you're as good as my own daughter."

The words felt hollow. If that were truly the case, she wouldn't entertain the thought of me and Dustin being an item. But then again, it might have been Dustin's idea since he's already made his feelings for me crystal clear.

"Sure, let's plan for a little get-together with Dustin and Conrad when they're free. We can have a small ceremony, kind of like an informal adoption," I proposed, noticing Jacqueline's eyes flickering with something unreadable.

Clearly, she wasn't thrilled with the idea of officially considering me her daughter. However, with the decade of kindness she's shown me, I didn't want to overthink it.

"Okay," she agreed, her voice barely above a whisper.

After dropping her off, I ran into Conrad, who was the epitome of casual with a baseball cap and jersey, a far cry from his usual CEO demeanor. He reminded me of the vibrant him I once fell for.

I remembered those high school days when he'd sneak out on his motorcycle, the thrill of it all. The time he took me for a ride, I was terrified yet exhilarated, clinging to him like my life depended on it. It was the closest I'd ever been to him.

tight, were you trying

he swapped the motorcycle for suits, transforming from the carefree youth to the imposing

him now, in his old attire, stirred something within me, though I knew he wasn't the same

now is just to cover up

You're here for

the audacity to say? Even if she didn't kill you, it's because Felicia's heart

if

to death. Am I born to you or is she born to you?" Conrad is a serious boss in the company and at home he sometimes looks like

You just had to show up, didn't you?" she said, her humor shining

keep my distance," Conrad retorted, wrapping an arm

help but feel envious. If only my parents were here, I'd be just as carefree and

is devoid of

suffocated by their closeness, I turned to leave. "Jacqueline, I

out, "I need

have nothing to talk about," I replied, fearing my patience might snap if he