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.

plants in tow, we kept exploring until midnight, yet the

work the next day,

don't want to keep looking around?"

I'm beat," I yawned, pretending to

quiet, and I was too distracted by the array of street food and

until I spotted a beautiful flower crown and playfully

behind me. Turning around,

he nodded, his gaze fixed on the flower

don't look well," I approached him, concerned. "What's wrong? Are

forehead and

feels off," he admitted without

eating shaved ice flashed through my mind. "Did

hesitated before softly

that moment, I grew angry. "How long

"All this while..."

my hand as if to strike him but instead, urgently pulled him along.

follow my

he pulled me

for the flower

it, but now that he had paid, I had no choice but

the small stuff,

late hour, I wasn't sure we'd find a suitable doctor, so I tried

me no choice but to take him to