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.

"Saying sorry isn't going

"I'll make it up to you when we get back to our

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

me to be playful

You know I'm always here to

him carrying me seemed

"Just kidding, I wouldn't

ground and into his arms. Instead of carrying me away, he set me down on a suitcase and began to wheel

novel and fun

ride the suitcase when

with Ernest, I felt free to be myself, to let go and enjoy these little moments

let me down, despite my protests that

know if you don't try?" he challenged, with a mischievous glint in his

a go," I agreed, playing

and

was thinking along

tdine

led him astray,

help but

thought.

still ringing in the air when the elevator doors opened, and the people