No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 552

Chapter 552

So, it turned out I was being shadowed the entire time.

But why? Was this some sort of revenge plot?

My grip on my phone tightened, my eyes glued to the screen, though no new messages came through.

After much deliberation, I decided to screenshot the message and send it to Ernest.

If Brown was targeting me, and with Susie still hanging around me, anything happening to me could potentially put her in danger too.

I needed Ernest to know I was in jeopardy. Even if he wasn't keen on protecting me, he couldn't possibly ignore his sister's safety.

In such dire times, it was to Ernest I sought help, driven by habit and, perhaps deep down, a trust in him that lingered, even after he'd pushed me away.

No sooner had I sent the message than my phone rang - it was Ernest.

to break the silence, "Don't

way I couldn't quite explain, though they left

worried about Susie being with me. Don't blame me if anything happens to

stayed silent on the other end, not hanging up

I asked, "Is Brown

first encounter, and I'd only played at Jefferson's place. Besides, with Jefferson's recent troubles, and my visit to see him, it made sense that Brown was tailing me.

told me, "Is it true

their reputation, and they'd surely seek revenge. Ernest didn't respond directly, merely stating, "You might have to miss Jefferson's game

to come, and now

at?" I asked,

that they've got their eyes on you,"

think... no, because they've

still didn't answer, only saying, "Don't be scared. They won't really harm you.

words only

"Ernest, stop2 evading my questions. I'm asking you again,

entirely." "What do you mean, 'not

I'll explain when we have the chance," Ernest paused before continuing, "Don't tell Susie about this, and...you might want to let her spend time with