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.

but I

his breath warming my forehead, "Shall I

I was speechless.

was certain Ernest was a

my face turned red, too embarrassed

retorted and turned

Ernest chuckle behind me, confirming he was just

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

But it was real?!

find out; I was too young back then, and my parents, who could have confirmed it, were gone. Only Ernest held the answers, and he certainly remembered more than

caught up with me. "The lights here are all set up. Are you free tonight?" He wanted me to see the lighting setup, but my heart

was about to tease him when my phone rang.

asked of him,

the call and

, "Hey, Jefferson."

are you?" Jefferson's tone was

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

"Hmm?" Jefferson sounded puzzled.