No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 384



Ernest glanced over and asked me, "You wanna head over?"

I shook my head gently. Right then, Mack needed solitude more than anything.

Ernest said nothing more. After a few seconds, I averted my gaze, "Let's go."

As we drove away, I caught a glimpse of Mack through the rearview mirror, still standing there, motionless. The image of him, as if howling at the sky in despair, seemed almost tangible.

Ernest's presence had me distracted all the way to Susie's hospital room.

He didn't say a word, but as we entered, he took my hand.

The moment our fingers interlocked, I understood his sentiment and flashed him a smile, "I won't be a bother to Susie."

"I just don't want to interrupt your meal," he squeezed my hand gently, "Everyone has their own grief to bear, best to navigate it on their own."

"Mhmm," I said, pushing open the door to the hospital room.

Susie was reading a book but immediately dropped it and ran towards us when she saw us, "Bro, Licia."

She seemed even more lively and enthusiastic than back in that idyllic little courtyard, like a bird freed from its cage.

"Why are you guys here so early? Did you bring me something to eat?" Susie wrapped her arms around me, her eyes darting to the food container in Ernest's hand.

going to eat together," my words made

shoulder, "Then I can

You need to cut back on greasy foods,

into a monk, I want meat,"

set down the food container and tapped her forehead, "At most, you'll turn into

look at my brother," Susie complained

he'll cook meat for all your meals," I told her, patting her hair, "Your surgery is scheduled in three

news hadn't been shared with her before, to prevent

days? Weren't they saying... it's postponed indefinitely?"

back on. So,

yourself these

No getting sick, catching

close, looking at her youthful, radiant face, "Just hold on a little

Seeing him nod, she burst into a

as she smiled, tears welled up

her eyes,

hugged

so mean, knowing

telling me

but smile at her words, "Yes, we're the

but my mind kept replaying the image

at me, prompting me to take a detour

room was bustling with several people, even