No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 280



"That was genuinely impressive," I couldn't help but marvel aloud. "Even a layman like me got it crystal clear. And through Yates's explanation, I've come to appreciate the wonder and greatness of contemporary medicine."

"What's with you, looking all guilty like you've done something wrong?" Fanny didn't bite at my attempt to change the subject, instead zeroing in on my discomfort.

Leave it to a gynecologist to notice exactly what was off with me and pinpoint the reason behind it.

I grimaced. "Just a bit overworked."

Fanny's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're not serious? With whom?"

I could grasp her initial reaction, but her last remark kind of threw me off.

I glanced around, relieved we were alone, and confessed between clenched teeth, "With Derek, what do you think?"

Fanny pondered for a moment. "Ernest?"

disbelief. "I can't believe it. You and Conrad have been thick as thieves for a decade and never went there. And then Ernest comes along and swoops in

I was speechless.

first move?" Fanny really

my throat, "It was

Her laughter was mocking.

her, "Stop laughing. It was mutual, I didn't

is, you ended up with someone as stylish and handsome as him. Not a bad deal," Fanny's words were

Dr. Willis, you've been so picky over the years, avoiding any man's company, because

hide her feelings, Exactly. If I'm going to be with someone, I want it to be with someone I

indeed exceptional. It'd be a shame to miss out on that. You should tell him how you feel you never know,

"It's impossible between me and him. If I confessed, there would

paused, "One, we get together, share mutual affection. Or two, it ends,

Isn't that how it goes

the latter. I'd rather not say anything than

to encourage her to be bold, everyone has their own path, and it's

to where Yates had been standing, only to

find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling on