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.

into the distance. Following his line of sight, I noticed the Ferris wheel reaching

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

any peculiarities, I

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

not real love. We're only putting on

I agree to this?"

eye, embarrassed about the whole charade, if it weren't for Fanny's prodding and Conrad's increasing

considered such a ploy.

hair, casting them across my face. I brushed them back, replying, "Because you're the most suitable person

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

as I decided not to

a nervous smile.

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

no need to hide. I turned to face him and asked, "So, are you

to race and nerves to set in. After a few seconds of silence, my cheeks began to flush with what I assumed

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