No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 202



But I had to find out the truth about my dad's death.

After much deliberation, I decided to reach out to Dustin, but I knew I needed a good reason.

As I was pondering, Jacqueline called me, her voice fiery with anger from the get-go, "That little rascal Conrad is trying to drive me and Herschel mad. If he dares to actually get together with that woman, he'll see me and Herschel in our graves."

Jacqueline's reaction didn't surprise me in the least; I could only respond in a soothing tone, "Jacqueline, please, don't be upset. These matters of the heart can't always be controlled by parents."

"We might not have control, or we wouldn't have let things get to this point with him and you. But him thinking of marrying a widow? Over my dead body," Jacqueline made her stance clear.

I was feeling suffocated with my own turmoil and didn't really know how to console her, nor did I want to.

After all, both Conrad and Haley Perez wronged me. Why should I speak in their favor? I'm not some saint.

At this point, not stepping on them when they're down is already me being generous.

on a hunger strike. Can you come and talk to him?

give me a chance to hitch a ride with Herschel

continued her rant against

access to the car. To ensure my plan would succeed, I still decided to

his voice was gentle as ever when he

called him, both as a sign

I was, not wanting Dustin

was indeed the villain

come over, but I'm

could tell he wasn't surprised, clearly having been

I arrived at the Wagner family's place, Dustin was there too, but he hadn't gone inside, seemingly

know about my

stubbornness. I doubt any

would work," Dustin

seeing me,

still hoped

with Conrad.