No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 386

Could it be the funeral arrangements for Judie that were troubling?

My mind raced with possibilities, but the real answer was something only Mack could provide.

It seemed I'd have to wait for another opportunity to ask him.

But then again, there might never be another chance.

Even though Mack and I had crossed paths twice, I knew it was only in this hospital setting. Once Judie was gone, it was unlikely Mack would have any reason to show up here again. In this vast sea of faces, ours were unlikely to meet once more.

I took one last look at the surrounded hospital bed and silently wished in my heart: Judie, rest in peace.

After leaving, I went to look for Fanny, but luck would have it she was back in surgery. I didn't head straight back to the room but decided to visit the garden outside.

“Ms. Hudson,” someone called out to me.

I turned and saw Joseph, alone and seemingly having rushed over, catching his breath.

His appearance didn't surprise me. “Uncle,” I greeted him.

“Sorry, Ms. Hudson. Lily... she’s taken it hard,” Joseph started with an apology.

I shook my head gently. “Uncle, I understand.”

He sighed, “She was our only daughter. Now that she’s gone, it’s like we’ve lost our daughter forever.”

The despair in his words left me speechless.

Looking at him, a man in his early fifties but with hair already graying at the temples, I saw the toll the past two years had taken. Judie had been in a state where she couldn't speak to them, couldn't even call them mom and dad. This silent agony had been their torment for nearly two years.

At that moment, I somewhat understood their decision to let go of Judie.

“Yes,” I smiled, “You can call me Felicia or just Fee.”

“Alright, Felicia...” His eyes shone with unshed tears, and he sighed, “You smile just like our Judie.”

Hearing that, my smile brightened even more.

I exchanged phone numbers with Joseph before he left.

Watching his retreating figure, my heavy heart felt a little lighter.

Looking up at the sky, much like Mack did that morning, it felt as if I could see Judie’s smiling face telling me, “Felicia, I’m so glad to have met you.”

Leaving the garden, I headed back to Susie’s room. But before I could get there, my phone rang. It was Grant.

“Director Hudson, there’s someone at the office looking for you. Can you make it back now?” Grant got straight to the point.