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.

what they say: a

finally

"I'm doing well."

"That's

was

pick out a painting to gift someone?" she asked, trying

grandpa's birthday," Fanny chimed in for me. "Felicia

to Rodney's place! That's wonderful. Rodney always liked you, Felicia. He mentioned you before," Jacqueline said, her voice catching as she looked

so upset, so I

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

words

they're nearing the end, and besides, fate had already dealt him his punishment for

me know ahead, and I'll bake you a pie and make your favorite dishes, Jacqueline

really tugged at my heartstrings,

bill," Jacqueline insisted

and it's important I pay for it

a few lingering glances,