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.

Jefferson to be

would have been

was an

before we reached the venue, the sheer enthusiasm of the fans was

"All these years,

quiet, his typical stoic self, but I

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

asked the driver, "Is Jefferson staying at

like it," the driver's

tonight," I said, slapping Ernest on the

didn't respond, his

tell something was up. Except for the early days

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

wrong?" I confronted

served to irritate me. "Ernest,

Jefferson?" he suddenly burst out,

I couldn't help

him the

on me then-he

never gone