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.

true what they say: a harmonious

okay?" Jacqueline finally managed to ask after a

"I'm doing well."

nodded, "That's good,

didn't ask how she was

a painting to gift someone?"

Jackie, it's my grandpa's birthday," Fanny chimed in for me. "Felicia wants to get him something

always liked you, Felicia. He mentioned

to comfort her and hated to see her so upset, so I said, "Aunt

after me her voice trembling. "Felicia, can you find time to visit?

my resentment, hearing those words made my heart

end, and besides, fate had already dealt him his

and I'll bake you a pie and make your

like this really tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me feeling uneasy. I could only nod,

her selection to my bill," Jacqueline insisted as I went

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

nodded, and with a few lingering glances,