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."

stories she adored, I said, "Once you're feeling better, you'll find your

girl doesn't dream of love, especially one who devours romance novels? As Susie continued packing, I

he have

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

the darkness, I

his car or his footsteps. Now, I could recognize Ernest from a great distance. Once someone

he didn't notice me until

stiffened, then said softly, "How did

How did you know it was mee Didn't think it was some local

fallen for you?"

jealous questions even

Ernest

I had captured his heart too. He could recognize me by my scent

face him, "What are you doing out here

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

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