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."

stifle her laughter with a smirk, while Ernest remained unfazed. "Ms. Hudson, without proper rest, you

him, my

had just told him not to bring up last night, and he was

locked eyes, and under his steady gaze, I

go," I called out

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

you need? Someone to give you a massage, or maybe scratch your

that. I just need to grab a few things and could really use your help to

"Fine,

you, Ms. Hudson!"

couldn't hold back her

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

Collins, you're not a kid. Don't you think this is a bit... excessive?" I

embarrassed in

new

for a little help?

him off again, knowing exactly

agree, he'd bring up my secret visit to Galaxy Harbor, and I couldn't

guys?" Deborah wouldn't miss this for

"Sure!"

"No need!"

and I spoke at the same time, my agreement clashing with