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 family

finally managed to ask after

"I'm doing well."

"That's

she was because I

here to pick out a painting to gift someone?" she

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

Rodney's place! That's wonderful. Rodney always liked you, Felicia. He mentioned you

so upset, so I said, "Aunt Jackie, I'm going

"Felicia, can you find time to visit? Mr. Wagner...che doesn't have much longer, and

those words made my heart clench.

a change of heart when they're nearing the end, and

I'll be waiting for you. Let me know ahead, and I'll bake you a pie and make your favorite

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

bill,"

and it's important I pay for it

and with a few