No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 789

"Wrap it up nicely, put it in a gift box. It's a present," Jacqueline instructed the

store clerk before turning around and spotting me.

"Felicia!" she exclaimed, her face lighting up with excitement.

"Aunt Jackie," I replied, walking over to her.

Jacqueline's eyes glistened with unshed tears, "Felicia..."

She just called my name, unable to say anything else. I understood the whirlwind

of emotions she was feeling, caught between wanting to express them and holding back.

I took a good look at her. It had only been a few months since we last met, but her hair had more streaks of gray, and her face seemed worn, especially her eyes, which lacked their usual sparkle.

There was no need to ask how she was doing; it was clear. Mr. Wagner was ill, and her two sons were at odds, each going their own way.

Their family was falling apart, and it seemed to have started when Conrad and I had our falling out.

a harmonious family

Jacqueline finally managed to ask after

"I'm doing well."

"That's

she was because I could

painting to gift someone?" she asked, trying to keep the

in for me. "Felicia

liked you, Felicia. He mentioned you before," Jacqueline said, her voice catching as she looked

hated to see her so upset, so I said, "Aunt Jackie, I'm going

Jacqueline called after me her voice trembling. "Felicia, can you find time to visit? Mr. Wagner...che doesn't have much

my resentment, hearing those words made

people have a change of heart when they're nearing the end, and besides, fate had already dealt him his

bake you a pie and make your favorite dishes, Jacqueline said, her

her like this really tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me

to my bill," Jacqueline insisted

It's my gift, and it's important I pay for it

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