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,

arms, not wanting to complicate things further. Dustin was like a brother

to throw around the word 'love' carelessly, nor to cling desperately. If he thought there was someone else for me besides

to the hotel

feelings, how could I not see that

had cut off any possibility with Dustin, and it was time to

let go but instead clutched the front of

you're quite the looker," I

allowed me to

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

corner of his eye, "Deborah

Deborah's secret. Her crush was almost written on her face,

Ernest didn't

paused, then shook

narrowed slightly, but

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