No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 244



I need an excuse.

My phone vibrated twice in my hand, a message from Fanny.

A GIF popped up - a woman in a sultry pose, fresh out of the shower, donning a sexy nightgown...

Followed by a piece of advice from Dr. Willis: "Might be worth giving a try."

I shot back a facepalm emoji in response.

Though internally I was rolling my eyes at Fanny's lack of seriousness, I couldn't help but think it might actually work. I just needed the perfect excuse to show Ernest this side of me.

Heading to the shower, I mulled over my options.

Blaming it on a message from Allen was out of the question. Ernest would just try to stop me, so that's a no-go.

plumbing issue? Couldn't bring myself to actually break something on purpose,

was hungry and wanted him to cook? That just might

shower and slipped into the

was a purchase made around the time Conrad

to see it, and

black silk clung to my curves in all the

to toot my own horn, but even I found the reflection

Knock, knock!

be anyone but

But why would

I gave myself a quick pep talk in the mirror before asking, "Who is

Ernest's voice, muffled by

at that, and I gave myself a once-over before pulling the neckline of my nightgown down

opening

soup in hand, his gaze lingering on me longer than necessary. I saw his

like the plan's

shake the feeling of being a bit mischievous, taking advantage of his innocence like