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?"

in disbelief. "I can't believe it. You and Conrad have been thick as thieves for a decade and never went

I was speechless.

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

my throat, "It

Her laughter was mocking.

at her, "Stop laughing. It was mutual,

you ended up with someone as stylish and handsome as him.

the years, avoiding any man's company, because you thought only someone as outstanding as Yates would be

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

be a shame to miss out on that. You should tell him how you feel you

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

get together, share mutual affection. Or two, it ends, and we can't even be friends

Isn't that how it goes

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 I thought, potentially affecting her

encourage her to be bold, everyone has their own path, and it's not my place

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

go find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling