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.

going on a hunger strike. Can you come and talk to him? He only listens to

me a chance to hitch a ride with Herschel and dig up the information

and Jacqueline continued her rant against Conrad

access to the car. To ensure my plan

voice was gentle as ever

a sign of respect and a reminder of our

I was, not wanting Dustin to have feelings for me while using

indeed the villain of

over, but I'm afraid I can't

tell he wasn't surprised, clearly having

the Wagner family's place, Dustin was there

about my

stubbornness. I doubt any

work," Dustin

seeing me,

hoped I'd

with Conrad.