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!

was as innocent as she looked. Now, I know just how

hide my annoyance, "Had I known you two

even Conrad seemed put off,

did I realize Jacqueline's comment about waiting for me wasn't

Jacqueline doesn't bother

we also get the pumpkin spice lattes going?" Jacqueline suggested, pulling me to

looking slightly annoyed, signaled the

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

you? Your hands are

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

couple of pounds,

would think a heartbreak would lead to weight

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

that, Conrad's

glance in his direction before

starting to wonder if Jacqueline was actually on

It'd be fun to have him over, make it a real

interjected, "Aren't you fond of the grilled salmon

course,” Jacqueline responded without missing a beat,

turned a shade whiter,

embarrassment and the stingel