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

cut in, "Just a bit of high blood pressure, nothing

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

like Herschel had his reasons, just as I had mine, for

me about being sick and ask for my

can help

I

end until Ernest broke the silence, "Herschel, why

was a nice touch, positioning me as someone grateful

Herschel waved off the offer, "You two go on with your

added, "Felicia, you can come by

and I will be

a nod from Ernest towards Herschel and Jacqueline, we left hand in

walked away did I hear

you're overthinking,"

but Ernest squeezed my

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

like a freed bird, her cheerfulness

our earlier fib. But it was a lie told with

were leaving, Susie asked, "Licia, are they your

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