No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 329



Susie was adamant about not letting Ernest stay over, but leaving her alone didn't sit right with me either.

I had no choice but to seek Fanny's help, even though she was on the night shift at the hospital.

"Mrs. Collins, I'm here to work, not to moonlight as a babysitter for your sister-in-law," Fanny playfully chided me.

"It's not about babysitting. Everyone's asleep at this hour anyway. Just pop by if you get a chance, make sure she's sleeping alright, nothing more," I cajoled, laying it on thick.

Fanny snorted, “After all these years, I feel like I'm nothing compared to how you dote on your sister-in-law."

"Don't be jealous. You know you're irreplaceable in my heart. Even Ernest can't compete," I joked, giving her a thumbs-up.

"I'm not Ernest. You don't need to sweet-talk me," Fanny said, examining the ring on my finger.

"It's vintage, not worth much, but it means everything because Ernest gave it to me. That's more than I can say for Conrad," Fanny brought him up.

I was indifferent about that past affair, even joining in on the banter, "Maybe I just wasn't good enough for Conrad in his eyes."

"It's not about not being good enough," Fanny sighed, "It's about him thinking you couldn't live without him, which is why he never prioritized your feelings."

a mocking laugh. "It doesn't matter anymore. That's all history

Fanny

I shared the bit about

Conrad around the hospital a lot recently. I wonder

the hospital after my car accident, I scoffed, "He's probably here for Haley, now that she's pregnant." "That's possible, but I saw him alone most times," Fanny had barely finished when the office door sounded from outside. "Come in!" Fanny

open, revealing a

"That's me!"

these flowers," the man said, holding up a bag and cradling a bouquet of

and turned to Fanny, who calmly replied, "You've got the wrong person. I didn't order

you by a Mr. Love F,"

but laugh softly,

"A patient's relative!"

aback, "A

the patient's brother,"

next delivery. I'll just leave the food and flowers here. If you decide to refuse

In

guy said, setting down the items before

note attached

disinterest was obvious, revealing her

night ahead, and while can't be there with you, let my