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

stirred something within me, though I knew he wasn't the same

baseball cap he is wearing now is just to cover up

You're here

Jacqueline slapped him. You still have the audacity to say? Even if she didn't kill you,

if

death. Am I born to you or is she born to you?"

just had to show up, didn't you?"

daughter, and I'll keep my distance," Conrad retorted, wrapping an arm around Jacqueline in a rare display of

but feel envious. If only my parents were here,

is

I turned to

called out, "I need to talk to

talk about," I replied, fearing my patience might snap if he provoked me further.