No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 87



"What's going on? Why the break?"

I was practically on fire as I confronted Ernest, demanding answers.

"Taking two days off a week is the law, and considering our workload, taking one day shouldn't be an issue, right?" Ernest's question left me speechless.

I struggled to keep my anger in check. "Mr. Collins, you're not wrong, but given our tight schedule and the looming deadline, can't we push the break back a bit? Maybe speed up the progress, or I could offer you overtime pay."

Ernest looked at me intently. "It's not about the money. We're not robots; we gotta take breaks regularly to keep running smoothly."

He had a point, but our situation was different.

Trying to calm myself, I asked, "So, Mr. Collins, taking a break today is absolutely necessary?"

"Yes," Ernest replied with finality.

I turned to leave.

Then he added, "You should take the day off, too."

I was fuming, turning back to face him. "Mr. Collins, just enjoy your break. Whether we rest is none of your concern."

remained unfazed. "Ms. Hudson, without proper rest, you won't be able to work efficiently,

him,

guy, I had just told him not to bring up last night,

his steady gaze, I caved, "Fine, we'll take a break

I called out to

again. "I need

"What do you need? Someone to give you a massage, or maybe scratch your back for

I just need to grab a few things and could really use

was incredulous, "Fine,

need you, Ms. Hudson!"

back her

but smile at this. This wasn't the stoic soldier Ernest; this was

Collins, you're not a kid. Don't you think this is a

wasn't embarrassed in

I'm new

with asking you for a little help?

off again, knowing exactly where

visit to Galaxy Harbor, and I couldn't let Deborah find

you guys?" Deborah

"Sure!"

"No need!"

spoke at the same