No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 374



"Come on, don't," Susie said as she pushed my head back onto Ernest's shoulder, "Licia, just lean on my brother like that. I love seeing you two all lovey-dovey."

This little rascal...

"Bro, Licia," Susie's eyes, clear as day, fixed on us, "I was planning to wait a bit longer before saying this, but since it came up today, I might as well spill the beans now."

"Don't jump to conclusions or blurt out anything silly," I had a premonition about what she was about to say.

Ernest, however, said, "Let her speak."

Susie grinned at him, "That's my bro, always gets me."

Then she turned to me, "Licia, hear me out, okay?"

She giggled, then cleared her throat as a sort of prelude, tightly holding both mine and Ernest's hands, "Here goes."

Ernest and I were silent, but our breathing clearly tensed up.

she said out of the blue,

about?" Ernest's voice was

fails, or

breath hitched, "Why would you think

I'm about to receive someone else's heart through surgery. If one day I don't make it, my heart might not be useful, but my liver, kidneys, and corneas still could be. I want to give them away so I can bring hope

words, however, struck a chord deep within me, sending a rush of adrenaline from my feet to the top

speak; I couldn't tell how he felt. I

he, staring at Susie, had his eyes wavering

the resolve of the little girl he

you saying anything?" Susie, aware that Ernest was the one calling the shots, looked at him anxiously. "Bro, whether you agree or not, I've made up my mind. I'm

I was at a loss for words,

long silence, he finally spoke to Susie,

thinking about this for a long

bring it up earlier?"

at me, then said softly, "Wasn't it because I was afraid

happens to

and end up

state or something, please don't hold out for a miracle keeping me lying there like a living dead. Just do as I ask, donate what can be donated, and then take my ashes back to our little yard. Bury me under the peach tree by

words gripped my heart tightly; my throat felt