No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

This time, I didn't shed a tear. It felt like I had no tears left to cry, or maybe it was just my heart growing numb.

I'd come to terms with the idea of going our separate ways from Ernest.

On the drive back, the rain poured relentlessly, as if we'd hit the peak of the rainy season.

Maybe it was because I was distracted, or maybe the slick roads were to blame, but I failed to brake in time and hit the car in front of me.

The rain was so heavy that neither of us wanted to step out to check the damage, so we both ended up calling the cops from inside our cars.

By the time the police and insurance agent arrived, the rain had eased up a bit. We both got out of our cars, and to my surprise, the other driver was Shirley Travis.

"If I'd known it was you, we could've skipped calling the cops in this downpour," Shirley said, causing the young officer to smirk.

"Do you two know each other? Are you going to settle this privately or through insurance?" the police and insurance agent asked.

"Through insurance."

"Privately."

I spoke

officer gave us a look. "Sort it out, or I'll have to write up a

through insurance. We have coverage,"

cars. It's really inconvenient, especially with all

now. Though, it's not like Shirley would be left without a ride. Her reluctance probably came from not wanting the hassle. Still, I insisted on going through insurance, and we let the police and insurance agent assess the scene so

to leave, and a sweet

adorable little face, I smiled and approached her. "Long time

with Nancy? Today's my birthday," her sudden invitation

my car today was like a gift delivered

pinning this on

for her birthday or not, I felt obliged to give her a gift. "Nancy, I'll take you to pick

want this lady to play with me," her words reminded me of the first time I

daughter, lacking nothing material. What she lacks is love,

were clear, filled with

softened

let's go. Everything's ready at home," Shirley said with

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