No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 317



"What?" I said with a laugh.

Susie bit her lip, "Licia, is this surgery gonna cost a lot?"

Hearing this, my heart skipped a beat, worried she might change her mind because of the financial strain. "Not at all, it's not that much. And don't you worry about the money. Your brother just landed a new job as a software engineer, and he's making good money."

Susie fell silent. I moved a bit closer to her, remembering something I learned in Psychology about the power of physical proximity in building trust. Sometimes, it's not what you say but simply taking a step closer that makes all the difference.

I gently touched Susie's sleek hair, saying, "The doctor performing your surgery is a friend of a friend, top of his field. You don't need to worry about a thing. Just focus on getting strong and healthy. Once the surgery is over, you'll be back on your feet in no time."

"Licia," Susie's eyes were glistening, "you're so kind."

I smiled, "Of course, if I weren't, your brother wouldn't have fallen for me."

Hearing this, Susie laughed, "Licia, the love between you and my brother is like something out of a romance novel."

I said, "Once you're

by the idea. What young girl doesn't dream of love, especially one who devours romance novels? As Susie continued packing, I went to look for Ernest. His bedroom was empty, and he

he

scanning the surroundings in the moonlight. Not far off, by the riverbank, I spotted

the darkness, I

could recognize Ernest from a great distance. Once someone captures your heart, every part of them becomes a piece of

approached him, and he was so deep in thought he didn't notice me

softly, "How

you know it was mee Didn't

fallen for you?"

even made me laugh at

else would dare, and besides..." Ernest paused, "Your

his heart too. He could

to face him, "What are you doing out here all alone?

fresh air," he said, looking out over the lake, but his

his embrace, "You're worried about Susie, aren't