No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 86



"Ms. Hudson, you might not know this, but I've never been in a relationship. Pure as the driven snow, unlike Ms. Hudson's colorful love life with ex- fiancés, ambiguous flirtations, and who knows what else," Ernest looked at me, speaking in a measured tone.

I opened my mouth to respond, but before I could, he suddenly looked down. "So, if anyone should be worried, it's me. If word got out that you and I shared a room last night, people might start questioning my purity."

"Are you implying that I've somehow tainted your purity?" I asked, more than a little annoyed.

"Not at all. You were completely proper last night. There was no inappropriate behavior on your part," Ernest's tone made him sound like a damsel in distress, and me, the villain taking advantage.

Honestly, this man is just too much!

I seethed internally, unable to voice my frustration, and took it out on my breakfast instead.

"If Mr. Collins is so concerned about his purity, perhaps he should keep his distance," I retorted after finishing my muffin.

"That would be difficult unless we're no longer working together," Ernest stood up, leaving his napkin on the table.

I was speechless.

After breakfast, Deborah had also finished hers. She bid farewell to her classmates, promising to call ahead next time she was in Seabreeze City so they could catch up properly.

"Felicia, what were you and Mr. Collins talking about? He seemed

that

while dining with her friends, her attention was

replied, hoping to

disbelief, so I added, "Just work stuff, probably means longer hours

Collins really doesn't know how to

didn't respond but joined her for a day out at

we got there, Ernest just showed up on a

"Felicia,

day? I can't believe there

Collins rides a

that," Deborah was astonished, and so

wcontent

transport; it never crossed my mind he'd use a

Collins, you

car has plenty of room Deborah, ever the mediator, offered on

was about to say something, Ernest looked at me, "Alright, I'll take Ms. Hudson

words. Twice in one morning, he totally

do was vent my frustration on Deborah. "Deborah,