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.

the distance. Following his line of sight, I noticed the

Ivan had mentioned about Conrad's planning to propose. He wouldn't choose the Ferris wheel for such

toward the Ferris wheel, trying to discern any peculiarities, I was

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

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

agree to this?"

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

considered such a ploy.

face. I brushed them back, replying, "Because you're the most suitable person around

marrying me and appeared to have feelings for me. To voice such thoughts would change the dynamic, making it seem like was taking advantage of his interest.

pressed, as I

offered a nervous

mention that I want to

with no need to hide. I turned

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

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