No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 137



Was Ernest dazzled by me?

I had assumed he was the type of guy whose inner world was as rigid and straightforward as he looked from the outside, someone who wouldn't be swayed by just physical beauty.

It turned out the adage about men was spot-on.

Even though I knew I had caught Ernest's attention, I couldn't help but flirtatiously toss my wavy hair again to see his gaze deepening and his expression turning colder.

I couldn't pinpoint the reason behind his mood changes, and frankly, I wasn't too keen on playing the guessing game. Cutting to the chase, I asked, "So, Mr. Collins, are you in?"

"What?" His eyes drifted away from me as he spoke.

I laughed. Was Ernest the one losing track? I knew he wasn't. He was playing dumb.

"Be my boyfriend. Temporarily," I reiterated what I'd said the night before.

didn't respond immediately. Instead, his gaze wandered into the distance. Following his line of sight, I noticed the Ferris wheel reaching its

mind what Ivan had mentioned about Conrad's planning to propose. He wouldn't choose the Ferris wheel for such an occasion, would

peculiarities, I was brought

Once Conrad, Mr. Wagner's infatuation fades, we'll

"It's not real love. We're only

would I agree to this?" Ernest's

whole charade, if it weren't for Fanny's prodding and Conrad's increasing

considered such a ploy.

a breeze lifted strands of my hair, casting them across my face. I brushed them back, replying, "Because you're the most

in marrying me and appeared to have feelings for me. To voice such thoughts would change the dynamic,

Ernest pressed, as I decided

offered a nervous

too. Didn't I mention that I want to marry you?" Ernest

hide. I turned to

heart to race and nerves to set in. After a few seconds

I ran a hand through my hair and said, "If you