No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 282



"No biggie. I thought it'd be nice to grab dinner together," Yates said, straight to the point.

Fanny seemed caught off guard, momentarily speechless. When I thought she'd play hard to get and turn him down, she surprised me with a simple "Sure."

Yes! Smart girl. She wasn't about to let a catch like Yates slip through her fingers. I silently cheered for Fanny, already daydreaming about the fantastic evening she and her crush would have. That was when Milly interrupted, "It's been a while since the three of us got together after graduation. We truly should catch up."

Wait, what? Talk about being an eager third wheel. Having been through it all, I knew Milly was trying to prevent Fanny and Yates from spending time alone.

Just when Fanny had mustered the courage, Milly had to barge in abruptly. Even if Fanny was willing, I wasn't giving my blessing yet.

I was about to interject when Fanny said, "Milly, sorry, but Yates and I have something else to discuss."

I was stunned. Fanny wasn't letting this opportunity slip by.

Milly smiled, completely unfazed and without any awkwardness. "I know you want to discuss helping your friend's family with surgery. You might not know this, but I'm also involved in the project. I'll be in the OR with Yates."

down. And, with her bringing up

she could speak, Yates said, "Fanny

was a knockout blow! There couldn't have

more painful than any frown. She tucked her hands into her coat pockets, chuckling, "Well, if it's private, I'll stay out

looking at Yates, she added, "Let's go. We

before leaving, his gaze lingering

sure Yates

had rejected his rumored fling. And the way he looked at Fanny wasn't the

internally screaming

I hugged Fanny, whispering, "Your prince charming made the first move.

her shyness mixed

old flame for you, and

simple, lifelong partnership. You know I

got her point. She didn't want to fight over a man with someone

with Yates slip? Fanny, I'd lose respect for

sighed, "The idea

for love, always on