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?"

shake her head in disbelief. "I can't believe it. You and Conrad have been thick as thieves for a decade

I was speechless.

Fanny

cleared my throat, "It was

Her laughter was mocking.

at her, "Stop laughing. It was mutual, I

important thing is, you ended up with someone as stylish and handsome

years, avoiding any man's company, because you thought only someone as outstanding

made no attempt to hide her feelings, Exactly. If I'm going to be with someone, I want it to be with

to miss out on that. You should tell him how you feel you never know, it might work out," I encouraged her

me and him. If I confessed, there would only

mutual affection. Or two, it ends,

Isn't that how it

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

wanted to encourage her to be bold, everyone has

didn't say anything further but looked back to where Yates

find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling

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