No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 848

I never imagined that the person who filled my youthful days would end up donning the robes of a monk, choosing a life of solitude and spiritual dedication.

Perhaps he had seen through the illusions of the world, perhaps he had let go of worldly desires, or maybe he had simply severed all ties of affection, leaving no room for yearning.

After returning from the Silent Wisdom Temple, I fell sick with a fever that just wouldn't break. I drifted in and out of consciousness for two whole days, dreaming of my childhood, of my parents, and of Herschel, Jacqueline, and Conrad Dustin.

In those dreams, I felt trapped, like something was holding me back, preventing me from waking up.

In my haze, I thought I heard Conrad's voice, and maybe Ernest's too, murmuring something I couldn't quite catch.

When Conrad left, the dreams finally ceased.

When I finally awoke, the sun outside was brilliantly warm, almost blinding. I raised a hand to shield my eyes from the glare, only to find it was being held.

Looking over, I saw Ernest slumped beside the bed, his dark hair glinting with a golden sheen under the sunlight, his whole presence radiant.

"Ernest," I whispered softly.

He didn't stir. I remembered how he used to be such a light sleeper, waking at the slightest noise. He must have been utterly exhausted to sleep through my voice

now.

him as

when his gaze met mine, clarity

awake," my voice

my hand up to his lips before I

under his eyes, I realized he must not

please," I

to pour me some water, supporting me

sudden thought struck me, and quickly asked, "The doctor

nov

pregnant?"

wiped the corner of my mouth with a

if the

harm the baby,"

Ant of amusement that missed in my worry. Co

talk to the doctor," I insisted, attempting to swing

from the doorway. "What do you

standing there with a grin, her white coat crisp and professional. "Fanny? You're