No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 172



I didn't bother asking who the woman with Jefferson was. From her getup and makeup, it was clear she wasn't his serious girlfriend, just a fleeting companion in his journey.

After Jefferson left, I turned my attention back to my bowl, only to find that Ernest had already finished the shaved ice.

"Let's grab something else to eat," Ernest suggested, without a hint of politeness.

Gritting my teeth, I agreed, "Fine."

Next, Ernest led me to a food stand where he ordered us both a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup. This time, he didn't touch mine, probably because it was hot.

It seemed he wasn't keen on the shaved ice earlier; he just didn't want me overindulging.

Despite his rough edges, Ernest genuinely cared for me.

After finishing our chicken noodle soup, we continued our stroll, passing by pet shops and florists.

Eventually, I bought Ernest two potted plants. "Your place needs a touch of homeliness. These should brighten it up and bring in some positive vibes." "Am I not 'manly' enough for you?" he teased.

If Ernest wasn't the epitome of masculinity, I doubted anyone could be.

"Consider it a boost of floral scent then; may it bring you luck in love," I teased, only to see him flash a knowing smile.

I had a hunch his smile hid a deeper meaning, so before he could speak, I quickly cut him off, "Don't you say a word."

Obediently, he stayed silent.

we kept exploring until midnight, yet the streets remained

Ernest had work the next

don't want to keep looking around?"

I yawned, pretending to

back, Ernest remained quiet, and I was too distracted by the array of street food and trinkets to notice

was until I spotted a beautiful flower crown and playfully tried it on. "Does it

me. Turning around, I

he nodded, his gaze fixed on the flower

I approached him, concerned. "What's wrong? Are you feeling

the sweat on his forehead and grabbed

he admitted

shaved ice flashed through my mind. "Did the shaved ice

before softly acknowledging

I grew angry. "How long have you been

"All this while..."

him but instead, urgently

didn't follow my

pulled me back,

paid for the flower crown through a quick transaction on

hadn't intended to buy it, but now that he had paid, I

dwell on the small stuff, quickly guiding

we'd find a

didn't pick up, leaving me no choice but to take him to