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

mind what Ivan had mentioned about Conrad's planning to propose. He wouldn't choose the Ferris

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

Mr. Wagner's infatuation fades, we'll go back to being nothing," I admitted, feeling

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

I agree to this?" Ernest's gaze met

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

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 suitable person around

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

pressed, as I decided not

a nervous smile.

I mention that I want to marry you?" Ernest bluntly exposed the thoughts

understood everything, leaving me with no need to hide. I turned to face him and asked,

After a few seconds of silence, my cheeks began to flush

hand through my hair and said, "If