No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 394

Chapter 394

Chapter 394



Although Susie's surgery went off without a hitch, her road to recovery was paved with potential setbacks. She couldn't be left alone. Ernest managed to find a caregiver for the daytime hours, but come evening, he made it a point to be by Susie's side.

This arrangement meant I saw a lot less of Ernest. After all, our day jobs kept us busy.

"I'm available," Ernest surprisingly agreed.

"And Susie...?" I began, but Ernest cut me off before I could finish.

"I've got it covered," he reassured me, his commitment shining through.

"It's been a while since we've had quality time together," he admitted, his forehead pressed against mine. My heart couldn't help but ache a little.

And why wouldn't it? If he was spending every waking moment caring for Susie, there was no time left for me.

I knew I couldn't be jealous, but that didn't mean I didn't feel a bit hurt.

The championship Jefferson was competing in was miles away in Fenton. Ernest and I caught a flight to get there. Stepping off the plane, we were surprised to find someone holding up a sign for us, courtesy of Jefferson.

hadn't expected Jefferson to

would have been a shame to miss

with a bunch of his fans was an

venue, the sheer

"All these years, I just thought of him as the guy running the

remained quiet, his typical stoic self, but I

the opportunity to paint a picture of Jefferson's pool prowess, not forgetting to

car finally stopped, I eagerly asked the driver, "Is Jefferson staying at this

it," the driver's

him tonight," I said,

respond,

Except for the early days

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

wrong?" I confronted

only served to irritate

suddenly burst out, his voice heavy

couldn't

is talk about him the whole trip," Ernest's voice was

me then-he

never gone