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."

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

interrupted him,

not to bring up

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

go," I

Ernest stopped me again. "I

"What do you need? Someone to

and could really use your help to show me around." Ernest

was incredulous, "Fine, let Deborah accompany

Ms. Hudson!" Ernest

couldn't hold back her

stoic soldier Ernest; this was more like a

kid. Don't you think this is

embarrassed

I'm new here,

a little help? Besides, you

I cut him off again,

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

you guys?" Deborah wouldn't

"Sure!"

"No need!"

the same time, my agreement clashing with