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.

him,

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

eyes, and under his steady gaze, I

I called out

again. "I need your help

wave of anger hit me, and I snapped back, "What do you need? Someone to give you a massage, or maybe

grab a few things and could really use your help to

"Fine, let

you, Ms.

back

This wasn't the stoic soldier Ernest; this

Collins, you're not a kid. Don't you think

wasn't embarrassed

new

a little help? Besides, you

cut him off again, knowing exactly where he was

up my secret visit to Galaxy Harbor,

guys?" Deborah wouldn't miss this

"Sure!"

"No need!"

the same time, my