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."

the side, Deborah tried to stifle her laughter with a smirk, while Ernest remained unfazed. "Ms. Hudson, without

I interrupted him,

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

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

let's go," I

me again. "I need

"What do you need? Someone to give

to grab a few things and could really

"Fine, let

you, Ms. Hudson!" Ernest

back her laughter

at this. This wasn't the stoic soldier Ernest; this was more like

a kid. Don't you

wasn't embarrassed

new

you for a little

cut him off again, knowing exactly

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

guys?" Deborah wouldn't miss this for the

"Sure!"

"No need!"

spoke at the same time, my agreement clashing