No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 39



I never thought Ethel would play matchmaker for me. Flashing before my eyes was Ernest's stern, desireless face.

Remembering how he flatly and coldly refused to switch rooms with me, a playful spirit took hold of me, and I replied with a breezy, "Sure."

I said yes, but it was more of a casual remark than anything serious.

After breakfast, I borrowed a bicycle from Ethel and explored the small town.

When I returned home, it was evening, and I had acquired a sketchpad during my outing.

I always loved to draw. Before my parents passed, they enrolled me in dance and art classes and even had me learn the piano. But after they were gone, everything stopped except for drawing. It was simple enough. All I needed was a pen and paper.

I spent my time outside looking around and drawing a new scene of Galaxy Harbor. My parents always wished to return home for a visit, but since they couldn't, I decided to paint the current state of Galaxy Harbor and bring the picture to their grave.

"Licia, why are you back so late?" Ethel approached me immediately, winking.

I was a bit confused, "Ethel, you..."

is back. I've told him,"

I remembered the matchmaking thing from the morning. I couldn't help but laugh, "Oh, Ethel, you did tell him. I

about, child. Anyway,

he say?" I casually asked

you in person," Ethel nudged

out, you'll enjoy the

and get cleaned up. I'll

need for that. We've seen each other at our worst," I

It is formal," Ethel made me

today. I could roam and paint whatever my heart desired and speak freely. That

Ethel's eagerness,

phone. My notifications buzzed with messages, and I was curious

was Deborah's profile picture that caught my eye. A pang of disappointment hit me. I was secretly

to

asking even once made me

but

he saw me only as a family or a colleague, devoid of romantic love, he should've shown some concern, like Dustin did, calling

I