No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 224



I locked eyes with him, my mind suddenly racing back to the realization that his father was none other than Mr. Warren, the man I used to call out to as a kid.

My thoughts were interrupted as Ernest stepped closer, prompting me to blurt out, "Ernest, are you flirting with me because you like me?"

"What else would it be, just for fun?" He met my gaze, unflinching and sincere.

"Then, are you keeping something from me? Like... have we known each other for a long time?" Ever since learning about his father, this question had been nagging at me more than once.

His eyes flickered for a moment. "When you were little, I carried you on my back... and you kissed me."

Ernest always had this way of catching me off guard. If it weren't for my past dating experiences, his words would have left me blushing furiously.

"Really? Where did I kiss you?" I asked, going for the direct approach.

Ernest took a step closer, closing the already small gap between us.

heart started racing, but

with his breath warming my forehead, "Shall

I was speechless.

certain Ernest was a masterful flirt, acting all innocent while

effort, my face turned red, too

I retorted and turned

behind me, confirming he was

I was playfully attacking him, calling him "brother." Could it be that it wasn't just a

But it was real?!

and my parents, who could have confirmed it, were gone. Only Ernest held the answers, and he certainly remembered more than

my pace, Ernest's long strides caught up with me. "The lights here are all set up. Are you free tonight?" He wanted me

about to tease him when

the favor I had asked of him, signaled Ernest

to take the call and

, "Hey, Jefferson."

are you?" Jefferson's tone

replied, then quickly asked, "Did you find out what I asked you

"Hmm?" Jefferson sounded puzzled.