No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 242



I was completely at sea for a moment, "What's wrong, you're not into this anymore? Or..."

His kiss cut off my words, not deep, just blocking my lips. After a moment, he murmured, "I'm all in."

I grinned, cheeks flushing. So did Ernest...

Though his tan skin made it less noticeable, the tips of his ears were undeniably red.

We stood there in silence, neither of us making a move to let go.

It was awkward, but neither of us wanted to break the connection.

It felt sticky sweet, yet we couldn't bear to part.

Wanting to get closer, yet too shy to make a move.

Were Ernest and I really going to stand here embraced all night?

No way, my legs were already stiff, and my back was starting to ache.

"Um..."

"Maybe we could..."

the same time, turning the moment even more bashful. As we fell silent again, both of us brewed what to say

quickly fished out my phone to see Fanny calling. That woman, calling

gotta take this," I said, nudging my door

Ernest said

turning swiftly and

love, but my heart

inside, I leaned against the

long? Don't tell me you were up to no good?" Fanny always had

seconds before saying, "Got some good

me guess?"

other end, Fanny said, "Don't tell me you and Mr. Collins have

now," my response left

up? You've been pushing for me to get with

checking if my bank account can handle the wedding gift,"

your fortune on me?" I played

return the favor double," Fanny's

Willis,

it's just how things are nowadays. You might not know, but a lot of young folks these days aren't marrying

all about

gifts," Fanny's words were a real

scoffed in disbelief, "You're pulling my leg.

Married last week, everyone chipped in with gifts, threw a big party, and then, bam, divorced this