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."

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

given Conrad a piece of our mind for causing

that, I almost laughed. 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

hasn't," I

truth, Jacqueline would likely scold Conrad over the phone to comfort me, promising to deal with him. But Conrad was stubborn to a fault, unstoppable once he got going.

"Sure," I agreed.

specific reason?"

she

glanced at the wilted flowers in my hand.

"Daisies?" Jacqueline echoed before

me and Herschel know. We haven't visited in a while.

daisies weren't from them, just as I

gripped the flowers tighter. "Jacqueline,

genuinely disappointed. "We were thinking of going together when you

people said most coincidences