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?"

then shake her head in 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

I was speechless.

make the first move?" Fanny really thought too highly

throat, "It

Her laughter was mocking.

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

handsome as him.

any man's company, because you thought only someone as outstanding as Yates would be worth it?" I

feelings, Exactly. If I'm going to be with someone, I want it to be with someone I genuinely like and who truly

It'd be a shame to miss out on that. You should tell him how

If I confessed, there would only be

affection. Or two, it ends, and we can't even be

hardly profound. Isn't that how it goes for

smile on her face, "For us, it would only be the latter. I'd rather not say anything than lose his friendship." Seeing Fanny like this made me realize her crush on Yates was deeper than

everyone has their own path, and

to where Yates had

your Yates!" I