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.

upset he's refusing to eat, going on a hunger strike. Can you come and talk to him?

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

over, and Jacqueline continued her rant against Conrad before

family didn't guarantee access to the car.

his voice was gentle as ever when

both as a sign of respect and a reminder of

realized how double-standard and selfish I was, not wanting Dustin to have feelings for me while using his affection to my

villain

over, but I'm afraid I can't do it alone.

surprised, clearly having been

place, Dustin was there too, but he

know about my

stubbornness. I doubt any

would work,"

seeing me, hinting

hoped

with Conrad.