No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 113



"Is he treating me like a kid with that lollipop?"

I was about to call him childish when he shoved the candy into my hand and grabbed himself a drink, even fetching my water bottle along the way.

Ernest plopped down on the bench, patting the seat next to him, "Take a break."

Do I look like I need a break? I hadn't done much but handle some minor issues.

Reluctantly, I joined Ernest as he sat down. Without him, I doubted I'd get much done. That's when I realized he was subtly guiding me.

"You were pretty fierce earlier," Ernest remarked.

I took a sip of water. "Was I?"

"Yeah, it was kinda scary," he said, making me tilt my head at him.

He nodded, "Seriously."

For some reason, his boy-next-door charm mixed with his tough-guy vibe was oddly endearing.

It was bizarre feeling this way about Ernest, the epitome of rugged masculinity. I blurted out, "Ernest, how old are you?"

acting childishly. But he

a beat too slow, then

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wait for me

unable to respond, as if we

me, heard we're working together. She wants me

brought up Granny Joan

not to mention her, and Khadn't asked because my memories of Granny Joan

brought her up, I couldn't ignore it. I chuckled, "Didn't you tell her you're planning

it by ear," his response made me look at

was busy drinking, his Adam's apple bobbing in a way that made me avert my gaze,

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of which, I glanced at the elevator,

"Hmm?" He seemed confused.