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

the trip; it would have been a shame to miss out

his fans was an eye-opener. I hadn't

venue, the

can't believe how popular Jefferson is," I mused. "All these years, I just thought of him as the guy running the

quiet, his typical stoic self,

wasn't all that familiar with Jefferson, I took the opportunity to paint a picture of Jefferson's pool prowess, not forgetting to mention a few of my own victories

the car finally stopped, I eagerly asked the driver,

it," the

him tonight," I said, slapping

respond, his

something was up. Except for

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

what's wrong?"

remained silent, which only served to irritate me.

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

couldn't help

him the whole trip," Ernest's voice was

on me then-he

never gone