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?"

me neither confirming nor 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.

first move?" Fanny really thought too

cleared my throat, "It was

Her laughter was mocking.

her, "Stop laughing. It was

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

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

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

that. You should tell him how you feel

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

affection. Or two, it ends,

profound. Isn't that

latter. I'd rather not say anything than lose his friendship." Seeing Fanny like this made me realize

to be bold, everyone has their own

but looked back to where Yates had been standing, only to find him

I