No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 171



I was relishing a bowl of shaved ice.

It was my absolute favorite.

Ernest glanced at my choice of shaved ice and frowned.

"What, you're not a fan?" I teased him.

"It's not great for women to consume too much of this stuff," Ernest commented.

I chuckled. "Wow, Mr. Collins, quite the expert on women, huh? You sure you've never been in a relationship?"

"Never," he confirmed with certainty.

I rolled my eyes, clearly not buying his story.

"I have a sister, so I know a bit about women's health," Ernest explained, causing me to pause mid-bite.

He had a sister? But he never mentioned her before.

Suddenly, a song popped into my head, making me wonder just how many 'sisters' he had.

Reading my thoughts, Ernest quickly clarified, "A real sister. Same parents."

eating my shaved ice, "You've

also took a bite of his shaved ice

He didn't like it.

say the

were

like it, don't force yourself. We can order

bit cold," Ernest said, looking concerned.

with silence, a form of

and didn't push further, and we continued eating in

voice, laced with surprise, called out from behind

saw Jefferson, his arm around

"Jefferson," I greeted.

for some shaved ice on your own?"

spoon

eat I my shaved ice, savi

too

"It's

widened as he looked from me to Ernest, his gaze full of

his connection to Conrad, I couldn't help but smile slightly, "I'm here

Ernest's,

finally gave Ernest a proper look, recognizing him from

seemed taken aback, shaking his head, "Wait... Felicia,

Plus, we've already visited the Wagner family tonight, met with Herschel and Jacqueline," I shared, making it clear to Jefferson that it

fast, didn't you?" Jefferson