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 feeling better, you'll find your own sweet

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 wasn't in the

he have

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

the darkness, I could recognize him

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

and he was so deep in thought he didn't notice me until I playfully wrapped my arms around him from

stiffened, then said softly, "How did you

hummeddightly, "Who else would it be? How did you know it was mee Didn't think it

fallen for you?"

questions even made me

Ernest paused, "Your

heart too. He

moved to face him, "What are you doing

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

his embrace, "You're