No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 267



Oh my, I forgot that man!

But I didn't feel guilty, not one bit. I went straight into denial mode, "I didn't harass him. It's all a big misunderstanding."

"Hmm?"

Ernest's gaze was fixed on me, his eyes practically demanding a clearer explanation.

So, I spilled the beans about accidentally bumping into Jimmy and his baseless accusations, and added, "That kid's just full of himself. I'm not interested in the slightest."

"What's your type then? The older gentleman? Or someone more mature and stable?" Ernest didn't mince words, and seemed pretty informed too.

Seeing his earnest expression, I couldn't resist the urge to tease him. I leaned closer and whispered, "I like your type... rough and tough."

As the words left my mouth, I caught Ernest swallowing hard.

I had flirted with him again.

The next second, I pulled back, only to hear Ernest's low voice ask, "How would you know I'm tough?"

I was speechless. My face turned beet red in a matter of seconds.

pure type, but that comment just proved he was

your face so red?" And there he was, asking

guy wasn't an easy one to deal with, hitting back at my flirtation like

I was pondering over this, he asked,

"No!"

denial,

though I questioned him, I

stopped than I felt Ernest closing in, turning my face towards him, and

eyes went wide, instinctively thinking he was about to

a busy street? Wasn't he

relationship make him

I couldn't get

v

emotionally detached ways, Kdefinitely wasn't

Ernest's anytime-anyplace affection

either.

им

about to push him away, when I heard him say, "Open your

about his intentions. nheless found myself obeying as he pinched my chin. Opening my mouth and taking that breath came with a bit of

let go, "You haven't been drinking,

eyes widened, finally catching on to why he asked

real reason