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

the trip; it would have been

was

reached the venue, the sheer enthusiasm

years, I just thought of him as the

remained quiet, his typical stoic self, but I

familiar with Jefferson, I took the opportunity to paint a picture of Jefferson's pool prowess, not forgetting

I eagerly asked the driver, "Is Jefferson staying at

like it," the driver's

to him tonight," I said, slapping

respond, his expression

tell something was up. Except for the early

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

what's wrong?" I

silent, which only served to irritate me.

you like Jefferson?" he suddenly burst out, his voice

I couldn't

about him the whole trip,"

me then-he

never gone