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.

me down," I said, tugging at

you want him to give up, keep quiet,"

still in Ernest's arms, not wanting to complicate things further.

the reserved type, not one to throw around the word 'love' carelessly, nor to cling desperately. If he thought there was someone else for me besides Conrad, he'd likely

the way to the

feelings, how could I not see that Ernest had

with Dustin, and it

me down, I didn't let go but instead clutched the front of his shirt, gazing

quite the looker," I blurted

he allowed

the meek. My fingers traced his proud nose, "You must have a lot of girls liking you, right?" "Hmm," he admitted

moving to the corner of his

that I was betraying Deborah's secret. Her crush was almost

what about you? Do you like me?" Ernest didn't hum this time; he went

paused, then shook my

eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't