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.

I said, tugging

him to give up, keep quiet,"

wanting to complicate things further. Dustin was like a brother to me, truly. I didn't

carelessly, nor to cling desperately. If he thought there was someone else for me besides Conrad, he'd likely step

to the hotel

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

with Dustin, and it was time to clear the air with

let go but instead clutched the front of

quite the looker," I blurted

allowed me to

fingers traced his proud nose, "You must have a lot

finger moving to the corner of his eye,

Deborah's secret. Her crush was almost written on

like me?" Ernest didn't hum this time; he went straight

shook my head,

narrowed slightly, but he didn't