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.

fix a perfectly fine plumbing issue? Couldn't bring myself to actually break

wanted him

made, I hurried through my shower and slipped into the

around the time

never got to see it, and now it was

in all the right places, the contrast against my

horn, but even I found

Knock, knock!

Couldn't be anyone but Ernest at

finding an excuse to approach him. But why would he be here so laerhaps he had the same thing

quick pep talk in the mirror before asking,

chicken noodle soup," Ernest's voice, muffled by the

gave myself a once-over before pulling the neckline of

said, opening the door, seizing the

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

like the

a bit mischievous, taking advantage of his innocence like

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