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."

unfazed. "Ms. Hudson, without proper rest, you won't

him, my

up last night, and he was about to

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

I called

Hudson," Ernest stopped me again. "I need your help

you need? Someone to give you

few things and could really use

was incredulous, "Fine,

need you, Ms.

hold back her laughter any

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

not a kid. Don't you think this

embarrassed in

new here,

you for a little help? Besides, you

off again, knowing exactly

visit to Galaxy Harbor, and

Deborah wouldn't miss

"Sure!"

"No need!"

spoke at the same time, my agreement clashing with his