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.

expected Jefferson to be

trip; it would have

sharing the flight with a bunch of his fans was an eye-opener. I hadn't realized just how

the

mused. "All these years, I just thought of

his typical stoic self, but I

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

eagerly asked the driver, "Is Jefferson

it," the driver's response

tonight," I said, slapping Ernest on the

didn't respond,

could tell something was up. Except for

acquaintance, Ernest had neveel

I like this before.

wrong?"

served to irritate me.

burst out, his voice

couldn't

about him the whole

me then-he was

never gone