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.

Conrad's wealth and status, but it's precisely because he's free

in the saying, "You

Ernest like an eel, quickly fixing my disheveled clothes, and hurried to open the door, ready to confront the

Yates' room opened too. However, it wasn't

to join the fray if

the familiar

smile, "The senior

Fanny, insinuating a closeness with Yates meant

she was up to no good, a veritable fox in sheep's

you're not really here for Yates, are you? You're here for me?" Fanny's years of dealing with women not only allowed her to treat their ailments

understand their true nature.

nightgown, lacked her usual professional demeanor, showing a softer side. But then I saw Fanny... Wow, my

in a long dress, but now she was wearing a man's

of clothes meant

and I hadn't

just dove straight in without any foreplay

with a hint of mockery, "Why would

words were dismissive, as

tough line to respond