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?"

denying, which led Fanny to nod and then shake her head in disbelief. "I can't believe it. You and Conrad have been thick as

I was speechless.

move?" Fanny really thought

throat, "It was

Her laughter was mocking.

her, "Stop laughing. It was

as stylish and handsome as him. Not a bad deal," Fanny's

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

I'm going to be with someone, I want it to be with someone I genuinely

that. You should tell him how you feel

grimaced, "It's impossible between me and him. If I confessed, there would only be two outcomes."

Or two,

hardly profound. Isn't that how

face, "For us, it would only be the latter. I'd rather not say anything than lose his friendship."

wanted to encourage her to be bold, everyone has

didn't say anything further but looked back to where Yates had been standing, only to find

find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling on