No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 81



I hadn't washed my hands, and neither had Dustin.

I was okay with it, but Dustin clearly felt a bit awkward.

"A little dirt never hurt anyone," I said, trying to break the tension.

Ernest came over, holding a pack of wet wipes.

Dustin reached for them, but Ernest didn't let go. Finally, I took them from Ernest, pulling out a wipe for Dustin and then one for myself.

"Felicia, who's this?" Dustin asked, curious about Ernest, who had a strong presence and was clearly not in the best of moods.

"Mr. Collins, our lighting technician," I introduced.

Ernest gave me a look that felt like a ton of bricks, pressuring me to introduce Dustin as well, "This is... my brother, Dustin." "Nice to meet you," Dustin said, reaching out for a hug.

Ernest, however, just nodded his head, and Deborah quickly said, "Mr. Collins is a bit of a germ freak."

to me, "Let's sit and eat before

licked her lips.

even invited Ernest. "Mr. Collins,

soup,"

turned to me, "Felicia, is it just me,

a thumbs up, "You're spot

conversation, then commented, "Mr. Collins

alright, a bit aloof but not hostile. Today, though, he seems like he's had a bowl of chili peppers," Deborah said, her mouth

ordered

after having dumplings and drinking some soup, I didn't have much appetite left for the ordered meal, leaving Deborah and Emest to deal

asked her

Deborah's disappointment at being stood up, which was honestly

was worried you'd be upset," Dustin's voice brought my gaze back to

be upset?" I

soup, "I'm not the type to live and breathe only for love, When love, that person is

the spirit I

parents doing?" I

the fact that Conrad and I were over.

with a soft smile, "Do

as Dustin continued, "They still think you and Rad can't really be