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

found the right moment," Ernest also took a

He didn't like it.

to say

treats were

feel uneasy, "If you don't like it, don't

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

responded with silence, a

and didn't push further,

with surprise, called out

around, I saw Jefferson, his arm around a

"Jefferson," I greeted.

on your own?"

an extra spoon appeared in my bowl.

should eat I my shaved ice,

too

"It's

as he looked from me to Ernest,

Conrad, I couldn't help but smile slightly,

Ernest's, who nodded casually

from their previous encounter at

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

didn't you?"