Chapter 337

And it seemed like they had been watching for a while.

So, they must have caught those sweet nothings between Ernest and me earlier.

I couldn't shake off the feeling that their expressions were somewhat off.

But there was no way I could just walk past them without saying hello.

Ernest and I approached them, "Jacqueline, Herschel, Dustin."

Jacqueline was the first to break into a smile, "Felicia, Ernest, what brings you two here?"

I glanced at Ernest, "Just visiting a friend."

I didn't mention Susie's situation because I knew Ernest preferred to keep his sister's affairs private.

The last thing we needed was Herschel and Jacqueline dropping by for a visit, prompting Susie to question how they were connected to me. Better to keep things under wraps.

After I explained, I turned to Herschel, who looked quite pale and was being supported. Clearly, he wasn't well.

wrong with you,

cut in, "Just a bit of high blood pressure,

him a knowing look; it was apparent Herschel was downplaying his

as I had mine, for keeping things from each other. Our relationship was drifting

confide in me about being sick and ask

help

I

conversation hit a dead end until Ernest broke the silence, "Herschel, why don't

was a nice touch, positioning me as

Herschel waved off the offer, "You two go

added, "Felicia, you can come by to check on Herschel

Ernest and

from Ernest towards Herschel and Jacqueline, we left

had we walked away did I hear Jacqueline

you're overthinking,"

Ernest squeezed my hand a little

was accompanying Susie for her pre-surgery checks, now that a heart donor had been

a freed bird, her cheerfulness infectious to both Ernest

earlier

were leaving, Susie asked, "Licia, are

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