No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 373



"Got the iced lattes, let's head in," Ernest announced, his arms full of groceries as he acknowledged my presence.

He didn't ask any questions, yet I had the feeling he had seen everything. But with my heart racing and my mind elsewhere, I wasn't in the mood for explanations. So, I followed him into the hospital room.

Susie greeted me with excitement, "Licia, the lattes are here! I've been waiting just for you."

Ernest had already made his way to the kitchen with the groceries. I glanced his way before approaching Susie.

"Licia, I've got everything ready, just waiting for you to divvy up the lattes," Susie said, arranging several cups on a small table.

I really wasn't in the mood for lattes right now. "Don't worry about it, you drink them."

"Really?" Susie's eyes sparkled before she laughed, "I don't have that much room."

Still, Susie divided the lattes, mumbling, "Licia, what took you so long? My brother was worried about you. He dropped off the groceries and went looking for you."

"Ran into a friend on the way," I offered as an explanation.

I hope to make lots of friends too," Susie pushed a divided latte towards

you're bound to make plenty,"

lattes, I want to try them all, Licia..." "Licia?" Susie waved her hand in front of my face.

it, Susie called out to the kitchen, "Bro, come

emerged, hands full of washed

his voice as he placed

hand and pulling

"I went to see Judie, you know, Mack's

explain much

see something upsetting?" Ernest asked

wasn't upset, just concerned.

into

family is giving up on her. Mack is devastated, and I...

Kon

to bear." .

too. Ernest didn't respond, simply comforting me by nuzzling the top of my head with his cheek. "Ernest, we need to cherish every moment," I tightened my grip on his arm, turning to

quietly, watching

out my other hand to her, and Susie took it. "Licia, what