No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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

"Just a bit of high

a knowing look; it

reasons, just as I had mine, for keeping things from each

would confide in me about being sick and ask

anything we can help with?" Dustin chimed in at that

I politely declined his

the silence, "Herschel, why don't Licia

a nice touch, positioning me as someone grateful and

need," Herschel waved off the offer, "You

come by to check on Herschel

and

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

I hear Jacqueline sigh, "The girl is

you're overthinking," Herschel

but Ernest squeezed my hand a

Susie for her pre-surgery checks, now that

was in high spirits, chirping away like a freed bird,

taking Susie for her heart examination, exposing our earlier fib.

leaving, Susie asked,