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

was glad I made the trip; it would have been a shame to

bunch of his fans was an

venue, the sheer

believe how popular Jefferson is," I mused. "All these years, I just thought

quiet, his typical stoic self,

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

stopped, I eagerly asked the

like it," the driver's response thrilled

I said, slapping Ernest on the

didn't respond,

was up. Except for the

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

what's wrong?"

only served to irritate me. "Ernest,

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

couldn't

about him the whole trip," Ernest's voice

dawned on me then-he was

never gone