Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 144 Friends Before Men

Since the day Erin and Holly had both had a falling out in the bamboo forest, Holly had been ignoring her. Even when Erin was all over the news, Holly didn’t reach out to her.

Holly’s concerned voice sounded from the phone. “Are you okay?”

Erin chuckled and replied, “Are you asking about the incident where I was almost assaulted?”

“Erin, this is not something to laugh about! You have no idea how scared I was when I saw the news! My phone was off, so I didn’t see the news. I spent a whole day watching movies at home. It wasn’t until my other friends asked me about you that I found out what happened!” Holly said somberly, clearly blaming herself.

After listening to her, Erin’s eyes turned red. She thought Holly was going to terminate their friendship, but it turned out she was just hiding at home.

“Thank you for contacting me, Holly. I thought you wouldn’t want to talk to me anymore,” Erin sighed helplessly.

At that moment, Holly was at her own home, sitting with her legs crossed on the sofa and in her pajamas. She held her phone and said exasperatedly, “Nonsense! Would I break ties with you because of a man who doesn’t like me? At that time, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. Simon really didn’t hold back at all. I can’t believe I didn’t give him a piece of my mind! What a coward I was!” “Simon does have some issues. He said he had some kind of condition and wanted me to help cure it-”

Holly suddenly interrupted her, “Could it be a problem in that department down there?”

Erin sighed. “According to him, it seems like it.”

“Hot damn! Serves him right!” Holly exclaimed with satisfaction.

“Let’s not talk about him. I haven’t told you yet, but Chandler and I have reconciled. However, we’re secretly dating because his father wouldn’t agree to our relationship.” Erin’s eyes dimmed a little.

“Sorry, I can’t help you with anything.” Holly felt sorry for Erin. She couldn’t believe that Erin still had to date the man she liked secretly as if they were still in medieval times.

Erin forced a smile and said, “It’s okay. I’ll take it step by step with him. As long as he still loves me, I won’t easily give up on him. To be honest, I took up acting because of him. I hope to make a name for myself in the entertainment industry and be worthy of him someday. It’s impossible for me to get reborn to a wealthy family or become a billionaire myself.”

Holly comforted, “Let’s worry about the future later. After all, you both aren’t at the stage of discussing marriage yet, right?”

“Of course not!” Erin didn’t even dare think about it.

“Well then, just focus on your relationship now. As for me, I’ll have to find another man. Even if I manage to get together with Simon, if he indeed has those problems I’d be missing out on the most important human pleasure. That would be torturous.” Holly expressed regret

she said

into laughter. “Haha!

women. We need physical intimacy. You’re lucky to have someone like Chandler, who’s exceptionally handsome and has a great body. Just

face reddening from listening.

himself out with countless women before marrying me.

Holly. I’m afraid you’ll explode from keeping all that lust bottled up. You’ve even started

“You’re right. I should really

was a difficult question, and Erin could only advise, “Both Chandler and I think that

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stubborn-”

Once this kind of person falls in love, they won’t change for a lifetime!” Holly suddenly became encouraged and full of spirit.

on the other hand, was rendered speechless.

a person in love was blind. Even a flaw would become a good trait in the eyes of someone

for Simon. I know you. If you like someone, what others say doesn’t matter. To some extent, you’re also a

want to make it difficult for her either. “Okay, I’ll go with the flow. Maybe I just find him attractive because I can’t

time is the best

by the way! Erin, you can tell me now. What exactly happened with Simon kissing you at the loft?” Holly asked in a somewhat demanding manner, but it was without malice or

you would ask. So, this

what transpired at that time.

control and kissed you out of anger, and then he suddenly realized he had feelings. No wonder he said he wasn’t interested in my body in the bamboo forest. So, that’s what happened.”

what the hell happened? Anyway, I think this whole thing is damn ridiculous! After you left, I scolded him like crazy. But the funny thing was I almost got into trouble later, and he happened to pass by and saved me! Then he even stood up for me. In the end,

bad person; he’s just a bit strange. Erin,

at that moment that I

It seemed like it would take a long time for her good friend to really

sleep by calling you so late?” Holly suddenly remembered

Erin’s side.___

after finishing, Holly said teasingly, “Damn! I thought you were alone in the hotel room. Since you’re having a meal

“It’s fine-”

them. They can help you when I’m not around. As for Simon, please get

“Holly, do you really

man in my life. But I’ll make an exception for Simon. I’m completely relieved now. You focus on your relationship with his cousin. I’ll take care of this oddball! Who knows? Maybe I can cure his manhood,” Holly replied.

a while, she agreed, “Alright, I’ll get along with Simon for your