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,

also took a bite of

He didn't like it.

used to say

were nothing but

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

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

with silence, a form

and didn't push further, and we continued

voice, laced with

his arm around a girl with

"Jefferson," I greeted.

on your own?" He hadn't

spoke, an extra spoon appeared in my bowl.

I

too

"It's

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

Conrad, I couldn't help but smile slightly, "I'm here with my

through Ernest's, who nodded

look, recognizing him from their previous encounter at the amusement park. Ernest nodded but

"Wait...

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

fast, didn't you?"