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 much of an act that

hide my annoyance, "Had I known you two

put off, quickly asking, "Can we

comment about waiting for me

sitting there like a future bride while Jacqueline doesn't bother to start the meal?

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

signaled the waiter to start

"Felicia,

chubby," Jacqueline Oght,

Your hands

unsettling precision.

precision.

with

I had gained a couple of pounds,

heartbreak would lead to

I replied with a smile, "Yeah, gained a bit. Good mood,

Conrad's

in his direction before she added, "Must be Ernest

to wonder if Jacqueline was actually on my

Ernest free? It'd be fun

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

Jacqueline responded without missing a beat, "Felicia loves

turned a shade whiter,

embarrassment and the stingel