No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 170



"Here, give this a taste," said Ernest, shoving a piece of candied fruit right at my mouth. Instinctively, I turned my head away, but he nudged it closer, determined that I take a bite.

Reluctantly, I opened my mouth and bit into the candied fruit. It was a delightful mix of sweet and sour, truly authentic in its taste. Honestly, it wasn't bad, but it didn't quite match the subtle sweetness and fruity flavor of the candied fruit I had in my own hand.

However, faced with Ernest's expectant gaze, I had no choice but to pretend it was the most delicious thing ever, mumbling through bites, "It's really good."

"I'd like to try yours," Ernest said, not even touching his own but instead making this request.

Instinctively, I hid my candied fruit behind my back, like a child afraid of having their candy stolen.

Ernest laughed. "I'm just asking for a bite, not the whole thing. Look at you, all scared. You're being a bit stingy."

I had to admit, he had a point. It's just a candied fruit, right? I might as well share it.

So, I brought out my candied fruit. I had picked a box with five different fruit flavors. "Here, pick one."

But Ernest wasn't looking at the box; he was eyeing the one in my hand. "I want this one."

I was speechless.

was the one I had already

in and took a bite from my candied fruit, snatching up the piece of persimmon I

finished his bite and swallowed that I looked down at my candied fruit, now with only one

piece of candied fruit, ready to quickly chew and swallow, only to look up and see Ernest turning back. He was smiling in a way I had never seen before. I felt so embarrassed at that moment, my face heating up

I need some water," Ernest pointed to a nearby soda stand, brilliantly easing the

the earlier candied fruit incident, I didn't join him

Ernest seemed genuinely puzzled or maybe he

I replied, paying and walking

Ernest followed silently, maintaining

a distance

made me

lost,

en

time I looked back, there he was, a steady presence

Finally, I

you following me

help but

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