No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 313



"Is that even a question?"

Nobody likes being lied to!

I looked at him, my voice laced with suspicion, "What, are you planning to trick me later, or have you already pulled a fast one on me?"

He paused, then said, "...No."

I couldn't tell if he was being truthful or not, but I made my stance clear anyway, "Ernest, I won't stand for deception."

His Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke, "I understand."

It's better to set things straight from the get-go. I've made it clear to him now, so if he ever dares to deceive me, he can't blame me for turning the tables on him.

The boarding call echoed through the terminal, signaling the departure for an international flight.

My thoughts involuntarily drifted to Conrad. Sure enough, a quick glance revealed him pushing his luggage towards security.

But what was he doing heading abroad? Business? Or something else...

"Licia, we should head to security," Ernest's voice pulled me back to reality.

I replied,

of guilt, worried he'd notice my gaze lingering on Conrad, even though my interest was

made me feel more uneasy

made it through security and boarded the plane

I noticed an unread message from

words reminded me of the times he'd be away on business

one day, Conrad mocked me, "Your message is so outdated. Next time, come up with something fresh, or don't

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the message and turned off my phone. Ernest had

on his shoulder. "Ernest,

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