No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 407

"That woman, riding on Conrad's coattails, thinks she can wade deeper into our lives with impunity, like a kid jumping into puddles. Well, I'll make her regret it," Jacqueline seethed with anger.

"Jacqueline, we should first find out what she actually said to Herschel," I tried to calm her down.

"What else could she have said? She just wants to waltz through our door and be accepted as one of us, clear as day," Jacqueline's words made it evident that Haley had made her intentions known.

"She's dreaming if she thinks I'd ever let her into this family. Even if every other woman on the planet vanished, I'd rather see Conrad turn into a bachelor than let her cross our doorstep," Jacqueline spat out with finality.

I knew she was just venting because she was upset about Herschel, so I didn't try to stop her tirade.

After a while, Jacqueline's voice softened, "Felicia, just you wait and see how I deal with that woman."

Her words reminded me of a time, maybe in my second or third year with the Wagner family, when Jacqueline and Herschel nearly split up.

Once, I overheard her on the phone, vowing to teach someone a lesson, making sure they knew her man was off-limits.

Herschel and Jacqueline had a huge fight afterward. He couldn't believe how spiteful she could be. Jacqueline cried, saying she was pushed to her limits, ready to defend her family at all costs.

Though I wasn't privy to all the details, it was clear Jacqueline had her ways of fiercely protecting her family and loved ones.

The anger in Jacqueline's voice today hinted she might take drastic actions.

Now that I was aware of the situation, I felt obligated to intervene. If I didn't and something terrible happened, I couldn't face Herschel.

"Jacqueline, let me talk to Haley first, see what she's up to, before you make any moves," I suggested.

After a brief silence, Jacqueline agreed, "Fine, but make it clear to her. If anything happens to Herschel, she'll pay with her life."

Her words sent a chill down my spine.