No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 150



My heart skipped a beat, "I told you, we can't be a thing. If that's what you're hoping for, I think we shouldn't even pretend to date. I'll find someone else."

As soon as I finished speaking, Ernest, who had been standing still, took a long stride towards me, "And who might that be?"

Instinctively, I stepped back, but as I retreated, he advanced, pressing on, "What, going on more blind dates? Or perhaps asking a brother or a friend?"

I could almost taste the jealousy.

"Ernest!" I put my hand out to stop him as I ran out of room to back away.

But he cut me off before I could say more, "I admit, I have feelings for you, but you rejected me. So, I won't be the guy who can't take a hint."

Huh?

Now, I was the confused one.

Ernest's expression was cool, his deep-set eyes locking onto mine. "Right now, I'm just a regular guy living across from you. Don't overthink it."

I was speechless. Was he implying I was the one with a wild imagination?

Lost for words, Ernest switched topics, "What were you calling about earlier?"

eased my awkwardness, and I went along with it, "You're off work already? Did the carnival wrap

he replied, as if it was the most

of finishing on schedule or even two days early?" "I keep my promises," Ernest

"But changing the setup now could mean more

but I'll handle it. Any problems, I'll take responsibility," Ernest sounded like he

did all his

the main guy for the

brief moment,

even though I've

charge of lighting, if the final result isn't what

make sure to fulfill my promise

could I

I muttered, ready to

sidestep him, but he mirrored my movements,

was getting

could help me

the

could fix

leaky

broken hearts, what could

asked,

eat it?" His question caught me off guard, and I almost burst

anger that had been building up inside me dissipated