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

the idea. What young girl doesn't dream of love, especially one who devours romance novels? As

he have

the yard, scanning the surroundings in the moonlight. Not far off, by

in the darkness, I could

Conrad by the sound of his car or his footsteps. Now, I could recognize Ernest from a great distance.

so deep in thought he didn't notice

said softly, "How did you find

it be? How did you know it

for you?"

even

besides..." Ernest

I had captured his heart too. He could recognize me

to face him, "What are you doing out here

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

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