No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 216



Susie was more than just Ernest's sister; she had become like a daughter to him.

Their bond was so profound, it's no wonder it turned Ernest, a man as tough as nails, into someone so cautious and protective.

Susie shared countless stories about her and Ernest, including how Ernest himself had built their cozy little backyard brick by brick.

She reminisced about how Ernest used to catch fish and grill it for her, boasting about his exceptional cooking skills, honed purely to pamper her. Through Susie's tales, I gained a deeper understanding of Ernest, an understanding that tugged at my heartstrings.

I began to understand that his unconventional ways were a result of both his sense of duty and his solitude.

As Susie drifted off to sleep mid-conversation, I found myself longing to call Ernest, to tell him that moving forward, I wanted to be the one taking care of him instead of the other way around.

But that impulse quickly faded; after all, actions speak louder than words.

I didn't end up calling Ernest, but I did reach out to Fanny Willis.

"Where have you been?" Fanny asked, her voice laced with exhaustion.

just got off

sick," Fanny confessed, catching me off

tendencies, her admission,

even doctors aren't immune

you taken any medicine?" I

serious, just the result of overworking," Fanny replied before curiously asking, "You haven't said

chuckled, "Do I look like someone

Fanny knew me too

explaining Susie's situation. There was a long silence

much.

have the right connections?" I

a noticeable pause, indicating she might be able to

you," I said, oblivious

that person," Fanny suddenly

a moment before asking, "Is there some bad blood between you two? Or

laughed off my speculation, "No bad

Fanny had once harbored a crush on a senior during her

silent chapter of her youth, never disclosed, never acted upon, with

loved, but she loved with

get married?" I curiously