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

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

ears turned

to be

always here to lend a hand,"

of him carrying me

my head, "Just kidding,

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

a novel and fun experience, unlike

with Conrad, traveling for business because I was his assistant, I often wished I could ride the

I felt free to be myself, to let go and enjoy

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

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

it a go," I agreed,

and

thinking

tdine

led

help but

thought.

still ringing in the air when the