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."

shaved ice, "You've never mentioned her

the right moment," Ernest also took a bite of his shaved ice

He didn't like it.

used to say the same

treats were

don't like

bit cold," Ernest said, looking concerned. "Eating something so cold this late

silence, a form of

didn't

voice, laced with

around, I saw Jefferson, his arm around a

"Jefferson," I greeted.

on your own?"

spoke, an extra spoon

you should eat I my shaved ice,

too

"It's

he looked from me

connection to Conrad, I couldn't help but smile

Ernest's, who

look, recognizing him from their previous encounter at

seemed taken aback, shaking his head, "Wait... Felicia, what's going on? Fill me

much to tell. I've got a boyfriend now. Plus, we've already visited the Wagner family tonight, met with Herschel and Jacqueline,"

moved fast, didn't you?" Jefferson seemed