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."

my shaved ice,

took a bite of his shaved

He didn't like it.

to say the same

such treats were nothing

"If you don't like it, don't force

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

responded with silence, a form of

sense my mood and didn't push

familiar voice, laced with surprise, called out

I saw Jefferson, his arm around a girl with

"Jefferson," I greeted.

on your own?" He

he spoke, an extra spoon

should eat I my shaved ice,

too

"It's

he looked from me to

Conrad, I couldn't help

through Ernest's, who nodded

gave Ernest a proper look, recognizing him from their previous encounter

head, "Wait... Felicia, what's going on? Fill

family tonight, met with Herschel and Jacqueline," I shared,

didn't you?"