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.

Following his line of sight, I noticed the Ferris wheel reaching its

about Conrad's planning to propose. He wouldn't choose the

the Ferris wheel, trying to discern any peculiarities, I was brought back by Ernest's voice, "What do

Be my boyfriend for the time being. Once Conrad, Mr. Wagner's infatuation fades, we'll go back to being nothing," I admitted, feeling a tinge of guilt

to rephrase my explanation. "It's not real love. We're only putting on

would I agree to

embarrassed about the whole charade, if it weren't for

considered such a ploy.

face. I brushed them back,

he seemed interested in marrying me and appeared to have feelings for me. To voice such thoughts would change the dynamic, making it seem like was taking

Ernest pressed, as I decided not to

a

like you, too. Didn't I mention that I want

need to hide. I turned

silent, causing my heart to race and nerves to set in. After a few seconds of silence, my cheeks began to

through my hair and said,