No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 395

Chapter 395

Chapter 395



Ernest's voice was low, carrying a weight that seemed to press down on the air itself.

My playful heart tightened at the sight of his face, thinner than before, and I thought about how he had to take care of his sister who was just recovering from a serious illness. Now, he had to deal with me too. That must be exhausting for him.

In that moment, my resolve to tease him melted away. I tugged at his arm and came clean, "Jefferson and I are just friends. That's why I can talk about him so casually in front of you because I have nothing to hide."

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized they might have sounded a bit off, but I didn't bother to correct myself.

Not mentioning someone doesn't mean you're guilty about something. Sometimes, it just means you've moved on.

"I get that, but it still bugs me," Ernest admitted honestly.

Thinking about it, I'd probably feel the same if he was constantly praising someone else in front of me. I might even kick him out of the car in a fit of jealousy.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong," I said, playing the role of the repentant one.

expression softened, "Saying sorry isn't going to cut it

and leaned in closer, "I'll make it up to you when we

Adam's apple bobbed, and his ears turned red. I

me to be playful

know I'm always here to lend a hand," he

of him carrying me seemed both embarrassing and

shook my head, "Just kidding,

and into his arms. Instead of carrying me away, he set me down on a

a novel and fun experience, unlike anything I'd done

Conrad, traveling for business because I was his assistant, I often wished I could ride the suitcase when my feet. ached from high heels. But it was

felt free to be myself, to let go

Ernest refused to let me down, despite my protests

you don't try?" he

let's give it a go," I agreed,

deepened, and I could

was thinking along

tdine

led him astray,

help but

thought.

when the elevator doors opened,