No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 147



Sometimes, you need a sharp knife to cut through a tangled mess.

I hoped Ernest could be that knife, severing the twisted ties between me and Conrad.

After hanging up with Ivan, I continued tidying up my knick-knacks and the house, neatly folding the pink blanket Ernest had used last night and placing it on the bed.

The image of Ernest wrapped in that blanket flashed before my eyes, and I couldn't help but smile.

Life is full of hardships, but it also brings unexpected joys.

Despite Ivan's troubling news, which should have made me anxious, I felt strangely calm, even nonchalantly waiting for a call from my new job about a possible firing.

But as I cleaned every corner of my little house, even watering the flowers on the balcony, my phone remained silent. Eventually, I brewed a pot of coffee and settled into the porch swing with a book, listening to voices from downstairs. Curiously, I peeked over the railing to see a furniture delivery truck and a couple of movers.

They were taking a smoke break, chatting, when I saw the landlord, Mrs. Thompson, arriving on her electric scooter.

realized she was bringing furniture for

night's creepy date, suddenly didn't seem so bad. If danger lurked, I figured knocking on his door for help wouldn't be out of

my swing and book until a knock at my door pulled me

Thompson, all smiles, "I'm so sorry,

was apologizing for not being able to help

smiled back, "It's

the open door across and the furniture already in place,

in a hurry, but then called early

making small talk,

he seems nice. Don't worry, I've told

my best to get along

forgot to bring one. I just want to clean

it for you," I said, fetching the

by the time I returned, Mrs. Thompson was already back in

the mop across the hall, observing the plainly painted room and its simple furnishings-a bed and a desk

Thompson, finishing her

young man didn't mind the old furniture, just insisted on a new bed and bookshelf. I didn't agree at first, but he was willing to pay for them himself," she said, shaking her

comment, just took a quick look around and found an excuse to