No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 216

Susie was more than just Ernest's sister; she had become like a daughter to him.

Their bond was so profound, it's no wonder it turned Ernest, a man as tough as nails, into someone so cautious and protective.

Susie shared countless stories about her and Ernest, including how Ernest himself had built their cozy little backyard brick by brick.

She reminisced about how Ernest used to catch fish and grill it for her, boasting about his exceptional cooking skills, honed purely to pamper her.

Through Susie's tales, I gained a deeper understanding of Ernest, an understanding that tugged at my heartstrings.

I began to understand that his unconventional ways were a result of both his sense of duty and his solitude.

As Susie drifted off to sleep mid-conversation, I found myself longing to call Ernest, to tell him that moving forward, I wanted to be the one taking care of him instead of the other way around.

But that impulse quickly faded; after all, actions speak louder than words.

I didn't end up calling Ernest, but I did reach out to Fanny Willis.

"Where have you been?" Fanny asked, her voice laced with exhaustion.

I could tell something was off. "What's wrong, just got off a long shift? You sound worn out."

"I'm sick," Fanny confessed, catching me off guard.

Given her notorious workaholic tendencies, her admission, while surprising, still made sense.

After all, even doctors aren't immune to illness.

"What happened? Have you taken any medicine?" I asked, genuinely concerned.

"Yeah, it's nothing serious, just the result of overworking," Fanny replied before curiously asking, "You haven't said where you've been. You're not running away from something, are you?"

I chuckled, "Do I look like someone who runs away when things get tough?"