No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 99



The scene unfolding before me was unexpected, snapping me back to reality in an instant.

A woman stuck between two men... Frankly, it was awkward.

At that moment, I knew I had to make a choice to break this stalemate, and one thing was crystal clear: Dustin and I were a no-go.

If I had to choose, it would only be Ernest. Conrad and I were practically at the altar already; there was no way I was going to bail on him, only to get tangled up with his brother.

"Dustin, I'm beat," I finally said.

That seemed to do the trick. Dustin tightened his grip on my hand for a moment before letting go.

Ernest took my hand and led me away. I didn't look back, but I could feel Dustin's gaze on me the whole time.

Maybe it was the wine, or just my head spinning, but I missed a step on the hotel stairs. The next thing I knew, Ernest had scooped me up.

down," I said, tugging at

to give up, keep quiet," Ernest

complicate things further. Dustin was like

carelessly, nor to cling desperately. If he thought there was someone else

to the hotel room door without putting me

Dustin's feelings, how could I not see that Ernest had

cut off any possibility with Dustin, and it was time

put me down, I didn't let go but instead clutched the front

quite the looker," I

he allowed me to

meek. My fingers traced his proud nose, "You must have a lot of

corner of his eye, "Deborah

crush was almost written on her

Ernest didn't hum this time; he went

paused, then shook

but he