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!

Haley, I thought she was as innocent as she looked. Now,

hide my annoyance, "Had I known you two were here, I wouldn't have

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

realize Jacqueline's comment about waiting for

bride while Jacqueline doesn't bother to

And can we also get the pumpkin spice lattes going?"

looking slightly annoyed, signaled

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

Your

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

I had gained a couple of

would think a heartbreak would lead to

replied with a smile, "Yeah, gained a bit.

that, Conrad's

his direction

to wonder if Jacqueline was

just smiled, and Jacqueline went on, "Is Ernest free? It'd be fun to have

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

course,” Jacqueline responded without missing a

already pale complexion turned a

embarrassment and the stingel