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,

want him to give up, keep quiet," Ernest

arms, not wanting to complicate things further. Dustin

to cling desperately. If he thought there was someone else for me besides Conrad, he'd likely step

all the way to the hotel

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

and it was time to clear the air with

instead clutched the front

you're quite the looker," I blurted

allowed me

alcohol emboldens the meek. My fingers traced his proud nose, "You must have a lot

finger moving to the corner of his eye, "Deborah

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

didn't hum this time; he went straight

then shook my

slightly, but he didn't ask