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."

her bringing up the surgery for Susie, it made

said, "Fanny and I

was a knockout blow! There couldn't have been a better shutdown

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

Yates, she added, "Let's go. We shouldn't keep the

at us before leaving, his gaze lingering

was sure Yates had feelings

his rumored fling. And the way he looked at Fanny wasn't the typical way a man looks

was internally screaming for

Fanny, whispering, "Your prince charming made the first move. Things between

way," Fanny replied, her shyness mixed

old flame for you, and you're

replied,"I just want a simple, lifelong partnership. You know I hate socializing and competing

want to fight over a man

to let this opportunity with Yates

"The

for love, always