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?"

guess left 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

I was speechless.

first move?" Fanny really thought too highly of

cleared my throat, "It

Her laughter was mocking.

glared at her, "Stop laughing. It was mutual,

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

years, avoiding any man's company, because

to be with someone, I want

You should tell him how

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

we get together, share mutual affection. Or two, it

Isn't that how it goes

be the latter. I'd rather not say anything than lose his friendship."

bold, everyone has their

further but looked back to where Yates had been

go find your Yates!" I suggested, pulling

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