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

him a knowing look; it was apparent Herschel was

had mine, for keeping things from each

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

can help with?" Dustin chimed

fine," I politely declined

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

was a nice touch, positioning me as someone

Herschel waved off the offer, "You two go on

by to check

then Ernest and I

towards Herschel and Jacqueline, we left hand in

we walked away did I hear Jacqueline

overthinking,"

tightened, but Ernest squeezed my hand

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

was in high spirits, chirping away like a freed bird, her cheerfulness infectious

earlier fib. But it was a lie told with good

leaving, Susie asked,