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.

his gaze wandered into the distance. Following

propose. He wouldn't choose the Ferris wheel for such an

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

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

not real love. We're only

agree to this?" Ernest's

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

considered such a ploy.

my face. I brushed them

such thoughts would change the dynamic, making it seem like was taking advantage of his interest.

Ernest pressed, as I decided not to

offered a

too. Didn't I mention that I want to marry you?" Ernest bluntly exposed the thoughts I had

me with no need to hide. I turned to face him and

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

through my hair and said, "If you don't want to, it's fine. Let's