No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 383

"Susie's surgery is a go, should be in the next couple of days!" Fanny's voice boomed through the speakerphone as I had just activated it.

Ernest immediately looked my way, and I nodded at him, affirming the great news.

"Did they find a heart donor?" Ernest inquired.

There was a brief pause on Fanny’s end before she quipped, “What’s Mr. Collins still doing over at my place this late, huh?”

She was clearly teasing Ernest, but now wasn't the time for jokes. I cut in, “Cut it out, Fanny. Stick to the point.”

Fanny chuckled before explaining, “No new donor. It’s about the donor we discussed earlier; the family had a change of heart, no pun intended.”

“What did Yates say about it?” Ernest pressed her for more.

“He mentioned Susie's test results are all promising. As long as there’s no sudden complications or infections like a cold, she can have the surgery within three days,” Fanny confidently relayed, obviously having discussed this with Yates.

Both Ernest and I were visibly moved by the news, with Ernest’s forehead veins pulsating. I grasped his hand before he questioned Fanny further, “Is there anything else we need to do on Yates’ end?”

“Nope,” Fanny replied, then quickly corrected herself, “Actually, yes. Make sure you have the surgery funds ready.”

I glanced at Ernest and swiftly reassured, “Don’t worry, we’ve got the surgery costs fully covered. We won’t be in debt to your hospital.”

“All right, then I’ll let you go,” Fanny said, and we thought she’d hang up, but then she threw in, “Oh, Mr. Collins, Licia says you two should sleep separately since she’s on her period.”

Ernest and I were both speechless.

The prospect of Susie's surgery had us both elated and anxious, as any operation carries its risks.

That night, neither of us slept well.

Before dawn, Ernest was already up, and soon I heard the clatter of pots and pans in the kitchen.