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!

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

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

and even Conrad seemed put off, quickly

then did I realize Jacqueline's comment about waiting for

seriously, Haley sitting there like a future bride while Jacqueline doesn't bother to start the

spice

signaled the waiter

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

you? Your hands are

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

a couple of pounds,

heartbreak would lead to weight loss,

replied with a smile, "Yeah, gained a

Conrad's cutlery

quick glance in his direction before she added, "Must be Ernest spoiling

wonder if Jacqueline was

went on, "Is Ernest free? It'd be fun to have him over, make it a real party."

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

course,” Jacqueline responded without missing

complexion turned a shade whiter,

embarrassment and the stingel