No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 637

I was holding the college acceptance letter when I went to see Susie. She was working as a preschool teacher, and when I arrived, she was in the middle of a lively game with the kids, all of them laughing and having a blast. Seeing her so happy, I couldn't help but wonder if encouraging her to go back to school was the right thing to do.

"Girl, if you didn't come to find me, I was planning to hunt you down this weekend," Susie said as she made her way over to me, her forehead and the tip of her nose glistening with sweat.

Working with kids is no small feat. I pulled out a tissue for her, "Sure you're not overexerting yourself?"

"I'm better than ever," she said, patting her chest, "This heart of mine, it's like it's got a mind of its own, taking such good care of me."

Her words brought Judie Sears to my mind, and of course, Mack Craig, with his complex feelings that even he couldn't seem to untangle.

"Any new developments with Mack?" I decided to dive right into it, no beating around the bush.

The sudden shift in topic took Susie by surprise, a blush creeping up her cheeks, "It's the same."

"Susie, you might think Mack is great now, but when you meet more men out there, you might change your mind," I hinted, trying to protect her from investing too much emotionally.

If Mack's interest was solely because of the heart beating inside her, it could crush Susie if she found out.

for Mack aren't just about his looks or intelligence.

felt this instant connection the first time I met him, like we've known each other in

where her heart lay.

was this connection because of

affection for Mack not truly hers but the

organ, and Susie had her own mind, her own feelings. Yet, I couldn't make

like Mack, or do you think he's not good enough?" Susie picked up on my

without experiencing more, only to meet the one you truly love later," I tried fo explain, handing her

the sight of the college logo and name,

open it,"

she read her name on the letter, her eyes shot up to mine in disbelief, "Licia, is this... for me?

College," I extended my hand towards

But

still in disbelief, hugged mingling, "I can't believe

tightly, tears

College.

to calm her, "No

it down a bit,