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.

would say Ernest lacks Conrad's wealth and status, but it's precisely because he's free from those burdens that I can be so

truth in the saying, "You

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

to Yates' room opened

against the frame to quietly observe, ready to join the fray if things went south for Fanny. "Where's Yates?" Milly

taking a shower," the familiar excuse sounded

"The senior does have a habit of showering

a veiled jab at Fanny, insinuating a closeness with Yates meant

to no good, a veritable

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

understand their true nature.

showing a softer side. But then I saw

in a long dress, but

of clothes

and I hadn't even gotten a third into our

really be that these two, in their thirties, just dove straight in without any

pondered, Milly spoke up with a hint of mockery, "Why would I need to see

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

a tough line to respond