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?"

him about acting childishly. But he replied, "I've

was a beat too slow, then

Oh, right.

he didn't wait for me

found myself unable to respond, as if we were just not on the

we're working together. She wants me to bring

was the first time Ernest brought up

was normal for him not to mention her, and Khadn't asked because my memories of Granny Joan were tied to her setting me up with Ernest, which could make

I couldn't ignore it. I chuckled, "Didn't

by ear," his response made me look

bobbing in a way that made me avert my

by myself, doesn't need to be

together?" His hearing was

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of which, I glanced at the elevator, "What was with that sudden shake

"Hmm?" He seemed confused.