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.

many friends. I hope to make lots of friends too," Susie

bound to make plenty," I said, taking a sip of

are so many types of lattes, I want to try them all, Licia..." "Licia?" Susie waved her hand in front of my face. "You seem out of it,

could deny it, Susie called out to the

emerged, hands full

concern evident in his voice as he placed the fruit down

said, taking Ernest's hand and

shoulder, "I went to

need to explain

you see something

upset, just concerned.

into his

on her. Mack is devastated, and

Kon

to bear." .

comforting me by nuzzling the top of my head with his cheek. "Ernest, we need

watching us,

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