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.

fine plumbing issue? Couldn't bring myself to

was hungry and wanted

made, I hurried through my shower and slipped into the

the time Conrad and

never got to see it, and now

black silk clung to my curves in all the right places, the contrast against my pale

but even I found the

Knock, knock!

came from outside. Couldn't be anyone but Ernest

of finding an excuse to approach him. But

gave myself a quick

Ernest's voice, muffled by the door, still carried that deep, appealing

once-over before pulling the neckline of my nightgown down

I'm hungry," I said, opening

of soup in hand, his gaze lingering on me

the plan's

of being a bit mischievous, taking advantage of his innocence like