No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 139



"Herschel's birthday is coming up. You'll be there, right?" Jacqueline's words caught me off guard, reminding me that Herschel's birthday was coming

soon.

Even if she hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have forgotten. After all, I had reminders for every member of the Wagner family's birthdays. Living under their roof, I always tried to prepare things in advance to keep everyone happy. Although I wasn't exactly an outsider, I still trod lightly, worrying about not living up to expectations and risking their disapproval.

Caught off guard by Jacqueline's question, I didn't respond immediately. She pressed, "Felicia, we've always treated you like a daughter. You've never missed sending your gifts and well-wishes for all these years. Herschel will be heartbroken if you don't show up this year."

I hadn't planned on attending, but I intended to send a gift.

Jacqueline's direct question put me in a tough spot, especially with Conrad acting like a madman lately. I was worried that if I showed up to the Wagner family gathering, he might do something drastic, like eloping with me on the spot!

But declining would only lead Jacqueline to try and persuade me further, so I soothed her, "Jacqueline, of course, I'll be there."

wouldn't be the same without you," Jacqueline said, clearly laying on the

and she continued, "We've given Conrad a piece of our mind for causing trouble. He

It seemed Jacqueline and Herschel were unaware of Conrad's recent antics. Were they oblivious or just pretending? I didn't want to think the worst of them. After

he hasn't,"

fault, unstoppable once he got going. And without Ernest willing to play the role of my boyfriend, there wasn't much I could do to deter Conrad.

"Sure," I agreed.

a specific reason?" Jacqueline asked, sharp

her concerns, she

the wilted flowers in my hand. "Jacqueline, did my parents like

"Daisies?" Jacqueline echoed before

and Herschel know. We haven't visited

the daisies weren't from

gripped the flowers tighter. "Jacqueline, I'm at the cemetery

genuinely disappointed. "We were thinking of going together when

people said most coincidences