No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 361

Abortion? That Haley is at it again.

But, let her be. My own clothes are drenched; how am I supposed to care about shielding someone else from the rain?

"Let her!" I tersely texted Fanny.

"Wow, not playing the fairy godmother this time?" Even Fanny's ribbing me, which says a lot about how much I used to meddle.

I snorted mockingly, "The fairy godmother has gone rogue."

"Ha, I like that," Fanny laughed with pleasure.

After hanging up, I hurried off to the redevelopment office to handle some paperwork; the clerk handed me a notice, giving me three days to pack up and move out.

I had braced myself since the demolition notice first landed, even started packing, but getting the final deadline made me realize my home was really going to be torn down.

So, when I got back to the block, I found myself standing outside for the longest time, not heading upstairs. The usual bustle of neighbors was gone; they'd probably moved out already.

I was just standing there, lost in thought, not even noticing when Ernest came to stand beside me until I decided to head up.

"Hungry?" Ernest asked, skipping the pleasantries.

I shook my head, too tired to speak.

"Exhausted?" He's observant.

I just hummed in response.

Ernest opened his mouth to say something else, but I was already climbing the stairs, and he followed, taking my bag without another word. He understood me, so we ascended in silence.

Reaching the top, I reached out for my bag, but Ernest didn't hand it over, just looked at me. He wanted me to say it.

I dropped my hand, finally speaking, "I went to cancel my parents' utilities. I'm beat. Just want some alone time tonight."