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.

we're going to eat together," my words made

my shoulder, "Then

cut back on greasy

turning into a monk, I want meat," Susie

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

look at my brother," Susie

all your meals," I told her, patting her hair, "Your surgery is scheduled in three

was certain this news hadn't been shared with her before, to prevent her from getting too

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

So, you need

care of yourself these next

No getting sick, catching

foods," I pulled her close, looking at her youthful,

Ernest. Seeing

she smiled,

her eyes,

hugged me,

so mean, knowing

telling me

but smile at her words, "Yes, we're the bad guys for not telling our

to find Fanny, but my mind

nagged at me, prompting me to

last; the room was bustling with