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,

planning to propose. He wouldn't choose the Ferris wheel for such an occasion, would

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

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

I tried to rephrase my explanation. "It's not real love. We're only putting on an act to make Conrad think

would I agree to

the whole charade, if

considered such a ploy.

across my face. I brushed them back, replying, "Because

to have feelings for me. To voice such thoughts would change the dynamic, making it seem like was taking advantage

Ernest pressed, as I decided not

offered a nervous smile.

too. Didn't I mention that I want to

need to hide. I turned to face him and asked, "So, are you

remained silent, causing my heart to race and nerves to set in. After a

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