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

didn't hide my annoyance, "Had I known

Conrad seemed put off, quickly

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

doesn't bother to start the meal? Awkward doesn't even

also get the pumpkin spice

looking slightly annoyed, signaled the waiter to start

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

Your hands are

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

I had gained a couple of pounds, thanks to

would lead

smile, "Yeah, gained a bit. Good mood,

Conrad's cutlery clanked

glance in his direction before she added, "Must

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

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

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

Jacqueline responded without missing a

a shade whiter,

embarrassment and the stingel