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

I was speechless.

you make the first move?" Fanny really thought too highly

throat, "It

Her laughter was mocking.

her, "Stop laughing. It was

handsome as him. Not a bad deal," Fanny's words were few but

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

be with someone, I want it to be with someone I genuinely like and

You should tell him how you feel you never

If I confessed, there would only

share mutual affection. Or

Isn't that

say anything than lose his friendship." Seeing Fanny like

bold, everyone has their own

further but looked back to where Yates had been standing, only to

go find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling on

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