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.

sorry isn't going to cut

immediately caught his drift and leaned in closer, "I'll make it up to you when

bobbed, and his ears turned

easygoing nature tempted me to

carry you. You know I'm always here to lend a hand," he offered without

lobby, the idea of him carrying me

"Just kidding, I wouldn't want you

myself lifted off the ground and into his arms. Instead of carrying me away, he set me down on a suitcase and

and fun experience, unlike anything I'd

I could ride the suitcase when my feet. ached from high

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

elevator, Ernest refused to let me down, despite my protests that we wouldn't

know if you don't try?" he challenged,

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

deepened, and I could

was thinking along

tdine

had led him

but laugh

thought.

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