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 thieves for a decade and never went there. And then Ernest comes along

I was speechless.

make the first move?" Fanny really thought too

my throat,

Her laughter was mocking.

at her, "Stop laughing. It was mutual,

and handsome as him.

company, because you thought only someone as outstanding as Yates would be worth it?" I teased

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

is indeed exceptional. It'd be a shame to miss out on that. You should tell him how you

If I confessed, there would only be

share mutual affection. Or two, it

snorted, "That's hardly profound. Isn't that how

"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

has

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

I suggested, pulling