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.

but it's precisely because he's free from those burdens that

saying, "You win some, you lose

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

as I opened my door, the door to Yates' room opened too. However, it

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

familiar excuse

"The senior does have a habit

were a veiled jab at Fanny, insinuating a closeness with

up to no good, a

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

understand their true nature.

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

dress, but now she was wearing

of clothes

too quick? Ernest and I hadn't even gotten

thirties, just dove straight in without any foreplay on their first walk on the

with a hint of mockery, "Why would I

Milly's depth was evident. Her words were dismissive, as if Fanny wasn't even worth her

line to