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 be so

made the trip; it would have been a

was an eye-opener. I hadn't realized just how popular

the sheer enthusiasm

can't believe how popular Jefferson is," I mused. "All these years,

quiet, his typical stoic

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

car finally stopped, I eagerly asked the driver,

the driver's

introduce you to him tonight," I said, slapping Ernest on the

didn't respond,

was up. Except for the early days of

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

wrong?" I

to irritate me.

burst out,

I couldn't help but

the whole trip,"

dawned on me

never gone