No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Huh?! I was utterly shocked.

Pregnant?! Where did that come from?

Ernest was so close to me, close enough that I could once again catch the crisp and invigorating scent that was uniquely his.

This scent that belonged only to him made my breath catch, and a slight ache began to spread across my chest...

It was only at this moment I realized that the aftereffect of being apart from him was like the cider in a midnight bar, already fermented...

It was just my stubbornness that kept me pressing down the sour discomfort, even managing a smile as I looked at him, "What are you talking about? Has Mr. Collins taken up sleepwalking and hysteria?" Ernest's jaw clenched tight as he demanded, "Answer me."

He clearly wanted a definitive answer from me.

That would be a no.

I was definitely not pregnant, I was clear on that. But why would he suddenly think I was?

Had he heard something, or did I give him that impression somehow? Or was he suddenly afraid that I was pregnant, worrying it would affect something?

By the end, my heart was rolling with anger again. I was actually curious to see what his choice would be if he knew I was pregnant.

yes?" I found myself holding my breath as

stepped even closer. "You're not lying to

answer, and his hand had already grabbed my shoulder, "Why are you drinking

the first part of his question, thinking about how he went to Houston and didn't see me, how he misunderstood me and wouldn't listen to my explanation, and even after listening, he still insisted on breaking up. I scoffed, "Did

a pang of pain as he gripped my shoulder tighter, I struggled, trying to pull

wave of despair engulfed me, leaving

called out more

Licia, and now he addressed me

rigidity wasn't just physical; it extended to his

give me all the tenderness in the world.

my voice

Ernest frowned, "What?"

away with

really was pregnant, the

ide its fate."

tears finally broke free in front

expression shifted through several changes, "You're

been up to these past days, my anger burst.