No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 259



Jacqueline hadn't told me that they were going to join us for dinner.

Had I known, I'd have stayed home.

It's not that I'm a coward or afraid to face them, but honestly, their presence just kills my appetite.

"Felicia, there you are! We've been waiting just for you," Jacqueline greeted me with a bright smile, wrapping me in a gentle hug.

It's hard to be mad when someone greets you with such warmth. Still, I couldn't help but comment, "Jacqueline, I thought it was going to be just the two of us."

"Well, it was supposed to be," Jacqueline glanced over at Conrad and Haley with a shrug. "Ran into them by chance."

Chance? As if!

I'm not a kid; who would buy that?

But walking out now would only embarrass Jacqueline and make me seem petty.

So, with a hint of sarcasm, I said, "What a coincidence."

"We didn't mean to intrude, Jacqueline, on your time with Felicia," Haley chimed in.

Knowing they're intruding yet not taking the hint to leave? The nerve!

she looked. Now, I know just how

"Had I known you two were here, I wouldn't

and even Conrad seemed put off, quickly asking, "Can we get the

Jacqueline's comment

future bride while Jacqueline doesn't bother to start the meal? Awkward

also get the pumpkin spice

looking slightly annoyed, signaled

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

you? Your hands are

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

couple

lead

of Ernest, I replied with a smile, "Yeah,

that, Conrad's cutlery clanked

in his direction before she added,

home. Now, I was starting to wonder if Jacqueline was actually

be fun

sharply interjected, "Aren't you fond of the grilled salmon here? Still

Jacqueline responded without missing a beat, "Felicia loves it

already pale complexion turned a

embarrassment and the stingel