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?"

left me neither confirming nor denying, which led Fanny to nod and then shake her head in disbelief. "I can't believe it. You

I was speechless.

the first move?" Fanny really thought too

throat, "It

Her laughter was mocking.

"Stop laughing. It was

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

you've been so picky over the years, avoiding any man's company, because you thought only someone as outstanding as Yates

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

out on that. You should tell him how

between me and him. If I confessed, there would only be two outcomes."

paused, "One, we get together, share mutual affection. Or two, it ends, and we can't even

"That's hardly profound. Isn't that how it

rather not say anything than lose his friendship."

be bold, everyone has their own path, and

to where Yates had

go find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling

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