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."

while Ernest remained unfazed. "Ms. Hudson, without proper rest, you

him, my

just told him not to bring up last night, and

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

go," I called out to

Hudson," Ernest stopped me again. "I

of anger hit me, and I snapped back, "What do you need? Someone to give

things and

"Fine, let Deborah accompany

you, Ms. Hudson!" Ernest

couldn't hold back her laughter

This wasn't the stoic soldier

a kid. Don't you

embarrassed in

new here,

with asking you for a

go!" I cut him off again,

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

guys?" Deborah wouldn't miss

"Sure!"

"No need!"

spoke at the same time, my agreement