No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

I had no idea what the situation was like for Fanny at the moment, but judging from what I'd seen earlier, it was probably pretty similar to the predicament Ernest and I were in.

Getting interrupted like this, especially since it was their first time, was bound to leave a mark.

So, I immediately pressed down on an eager Ernest, "Let's take a quick break."

Ernest, chest heaving, gave me a heated look, "Yeah?"

I pouted towards the door, "Listen, someone's trying to rain on someone else's parade."

Ernest's gaze darkened slightly, "And what about it?"

"We can't just stand by," I started pushing Ernest away as I spoke.

"So, they're raining on our parade too," I loved Ernest's response.

I kissed him quickly. "Hold on, Ernest. I'll go deal with the party pooper."

It was a childish thing to say, making me feel like a kid.

Now I finally get it. When you're with someone who loves and spoils you, you start to age backward, becoming more childlike the longer you live.

That's me. I used to have to put on this mature and aloof act around Conrad, trying to come off as this future lady boss. I worked on maintaining his dignity, seeing the big picture, and understanding elegance, which made me seem way older than I actually was.

because he's free from those burdens that I can be so relaxed

in the saying, "You win some, you lose

disheveled clothes, and

room opened too. However, it wasn't Yates who came out,

doorway, leaning against the frame to quietly observe, ready to join the fray

shower," the familiar

just offering a faint smile, "The senior

at Fanny, insinuating a closeness with Yates meant to make

good,

Fanny's years of dealing with women not only allowed her to treat their ailments but also

understand their true nature.

usual professional demeanor, showing a softer side. But then I saw Fanny... Wow,

had left dinner in a long dress, but now she was

of clothes meant something

Ernest and I hadn't even gotten a third

straight in without any foreplay

pondered, Milly spoke up with a hint of mockery,

to her fox spirit, Milly's depth was evident. Her words

line to respond to,