No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 411



Hearing his words, a sharp pang of injustice hit me, making my nose tingle with emotion. "Ernest, I can't believe how petty you're being, not even giving me a chance to explain."

"I did listen," Ernest countered. "I called you, wanting to hear your explanation, but you never picked up."

Hearing this, I could almost picture him, frantic and searching for me through security footage, only to find that I had left with Conrad Wagner. Conrad had mentioned Ernest looking for me. Grabbing his hand, I explained, "It wasn't on purpose. I was in the infirmary."

"I know," Ernest said, his lips curving into a smile. "That's why I'm not mad. As for the call, you'll find out soon enough."

Glancing towards a building not too far off, Ernest continued, "I haven't slept or had a drink since you left last night. I'm so thirsty and tired."

His words tightened my heart, filling it with concern. As we walked home, I scolded him, "You knew I had to leave for a reason. Why wouldn't you try to get some rest? And why haven't you had anything to drink?"

He didn't reply, but thinking about his exhaustion and thirst, I dropped the subject and hurried home with him.

Once inside, Ernest dropped his bags and gently pushed me against the entryway cab, his eyes burning into mine.

I swallowed hard, caught in his intense look. "I've got some cold water ready for you."

"I'm jealous," he suddenly admitted, stopping me in my tracks.

had thought we had talked through everything downstairs, and from his tone, I thought he

could finish, Ernest's lips claimed

lying; his kiss was as parched

I can't help feeling jealous," Ernest murmured between kisses,

him. I knew that feeling all too

Conrad had hurt me and, although he gave me reasons that

promised, wrapping my arms

"Where's the

I handed him this while I

God water. "Here,

us."

his phone and then handing it to

this?" I

didn't go through," Ernest indicated for me to check

break?" I teased, turning it on. The sound of a video

looking back

He understood me.

wanted to watch Jefferson Daniels' game and that I'd regret missing it. So, he went to the event himself, setting his phone on Do Not Disturb mode