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."

a smirk, while Ernest remained unfazed. "Ms. Hudson,

interrupted him, my palms

told him not to bring up last

locked eyes, and under his steady gaze,

I

me again. "I need your

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

to grab a few things and could really use your help to show

"Fine,

need you, Ms. Hudson!"

back her

wasn't the stoic soldier

Don't you think

wasn't embarrassed in

I'm new

you for a little help? Besides,

cut him off again, knowing exactly where he was

didn't agree, he'd bring up my secret visit to

you guys?" Deborah

"Sure!"

"No need!"

same time,