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."

resumed eating my shaved ice,

Ernest also took a bite of his shaved

He didn't like it.

used to say

such treats were

"If you don't like it,

concerned. "Eating something so cold

silence, a form

my mood and didn't push

voice, laced with

his arm around a girl with perfect

"Jefferson," I greeted.

shaved ice on your

an extra spoon appeared in

should eat I my shaved ice, savi

too

"It's

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

connection to Conrad, I couldn't help but smile

arm through Ernest's, who nodded casually at

Jefferson finally gave Ernest a proper look, recognizing him from their previous encounter at the amusement park.

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

got a boyfriend now. Plus, we've already visited the Wagner family tonight, met with

fast, didn't you?" Jefferson