No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 70



I shifted uneasily, my gaze locking with his deep, sharp eyes, feeling an unexpected twinge of guilt.

I looked away and stepped forward, muttering, "It's not that. I don't want people getting the wrong idea."

"Right," he responded, his tone leaving me clueless about his thoughts.

I didn't press further. After all, we were adults and should understand boundaries and tact. Besides, he didn't seem like the type to gossip.

The silence between Ernest and me grew awkward until I finally broke it. "How soon can we get the lights adjusted?"

Ernest shrugged. "Hard to say."

I frowned, remembering the promise I made to Conrad. "We need it done in twenty days, tops."

Ernest looked at me, and I braced for his response, only to hear a noncommittal "Hmm."

Was that a yes?

to. Bringing her up would just make things weirder, especially since she's partly why Ernest and

silent walk seemed to last forever, and I was so nervous that

Conrad, my ex-fiancé, with composure, yet standing beside Ernest,

in silence, the person in charge was already waiting. After a brief introduction, they took Ernest

they finished, I asked,

nothing were wrong, why did Ernest need to inspect the place? His presence implied he suspected the power

eline

way, with Ernest and I following. Ernest observed silently, and I

the silence. "This isn't a 220V line. What equipment is it

at the generator's label. "It's for the

need a list of these devices, their locations, and the

have Deborah bring them

call, I caught up and found Ernest

features and work attire gave him a cold, tough vibe. Lost

distracted, I

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