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.

with

Herschel cut in, "Just a bit of high blood

it was

had mine, for keeping things

remembered times when Herschel would confide in me about being sick and ask for my help in getting

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

we're fine," I politely

Ernest broke the silence, "Herschel, why don't Licia and I accompany

nice touch, positioning me

Herschel waved off the offer,

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

and

a nod from Ernest towards Herschel and

we walked away did I hear Jacqueline sigh, "The girl is

overthinking,"

throat tightened, but Ernest squeezed my

for her pre-surgery checks,

away like a freed bird, her cheerfulness infectious

into Herschel again while taking Susie for her heart examination, exposing our earlier fib. But it was a lie told with good intentions,

leaving, Susie asked, "Licia, are