No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 215



The moment I voiced my concern, Susie's face went pale with fright, and she hastily shook her head, gripping my hand even tighter.

"Felicia, you've got it all wrong. My brother, he's never had eyes for any other girl. You're the first."

Seeing her scared like that, lips turning white, I knew I couldn't push her further.

Her heart wasn't strong, couldn't take the shock.

I playfully tapped her on the nose, "Look at you, all worked up. I know, your brother told me he's never dated before."

Susie nodded, quickly adding, "And he never fancied any other girl either."

This kid was the embodiment of innocence, so pure it seemed unblemished. If she were ever to fall in love, she'd probably expect the same level of purity in return.

But in today's world, where could you find that kind of innocence?

I couldn't help but worry about her getting hurt in love someday.

gave me a feeling of closeness, almost as

as pure as driven snow, and I'll treasure him," I

Susie's smile returned.

a sigh of relief, I turned back to the photo, trying to show Susie I wasn't concerned, yet my gaze lingered on the photo of Ernest carrying a girl

if it were, she wouldn't be so anxious

was this lucky girl that Ernest carried on

neighbor? Or a relative? She must have grown up by now. Would she, like some clichéd romantic drama, suddenly show up to find

entertaining thoughts

settled on a family portrait featuring Ernest, and I was struck by the familiarity

Mr. Collins?"

last name is Warren," Susie's explanation caught me off guard, sending a chill down

remembered my dad's driver was a Warren too.

what Ernest had mentioned before, and the fact both my dad's and Ernest's father's

that Ernest's dad was

gone silent?" Susie's voice pulled me

composure, though my expression must have been off as I looked at her, but considering

you feeling alright?" Susie asked,

"Hang on, you and your brother have the last name Collins, why does your dad

"Because