No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel Chapter 560

"Are you leaving?"

I wasn't sure, despite Conrad's passionate plea.

Caught in Conrad's expectant gaze, I hesitated before saying, "Let me check with Ernest."

Conrad's eyes lost a bit of their sparkle, but he nodded and moved out of the way.

It wasn't that I didn't trust Conrad, but my trust in Ernest was absolute. His word was all I needed.

"Hey," Ernest's voice came through the phone, deep and soothing, a tone that always made my heart skip a beat.

"What's up?" Ernest prodded when I stayed silent.

I took a breath to steady myself, "Ernest, there are two guys watching me at my hotel. Did you send them?"

"Are you at Café 3A?" His question made me glance around, and sure enough, he had pinpointed my exact location.

Even miles away, he seemed to have a clear picture of my surroundings.

There was no need to mention Conrad's involvement; Ernest probably already knew. So, I cut to the chase, "Conrad has warned me about the danger. Now, I'm asking you, should I go back home or to the safe house Conrad has arranged?"

Ernest fell silent on the other end, leaving me wondering about his silence. Then, he asked, "Why are you asking me?"

Because I trust him, of course.

But my pride wouldn't let me say that out loud, "Because this concerns you too."

Ernest remained silent for a moment before finally saying, "He won't hurt you."

So he agreed I should go with Conrad.

For some reason, that made me slightly angry.