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?"

"I can't believe it. You

I was speechless.

make the first move?" Fanny really thought

cleared my throat,

Her laughter was mocking.

laughing. It was mutual, I

as stylish and handsome as him. Not

you've been so picky over the years, avoiding any man's company, because you thought only someone as outstanding as Yates would be worth it?" I

Exactly. If I'm going to be with someone,

exceptional. It'd be a shame to miss out on that. You should tell him how you feel you never know, it might work out," I encouraged her this

me and him. If I confessed, there would only

share mutual affection. Or two, it ends, and we can't

profound. Isn't that how it

I'd rather not say anything than lose his friendship." Seeing

I wanted to encourage her to be bold, everyone has their own

say anything further but looked back to where

I suggested, pulling on