No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 656

Sinclair's gaze settled on Yates. "I'm staying at the hotel, just wanted to check in on you." Fanny let out a silent sigh of relief. "Did you book a hotel room yet, Uncle? If not, I could..." "No need!" Sinclair cut her off. "Both of you, sit. Let's chat."

His tone carried the unmistakable authority of a family elder, even though he was only a year older...

Yates understood the cue and sat down, taking Fanny's hand in his. "Fanny and I are in a serious relationship, with marriage as our goal."

"So, has she agreed to marry you?" Sinclair asked bluntly.

Yates looked at Fanny. "Not yet."

Fanny quickly added, "I've liked him since school. If he proposes, I'll say yes."

Sinclair said nothing, his face a mask of neutrality, but the pressure was tangible.

"Mr. Anderson, please rest assured. Once Fanny agrees, I'll promptly meet with her parents," Yates reassured him.

Fanny could sense Yates's stress. Had she known today would unfold like this, she wouldn't have invited him over. She had only intended to date for now, not think about marriage. Now, it felt like she was pressuring Yates. Yet, he was stepping up, openly declaring his intentions.

Fanny spoke up. "Uncle, you're just a year older than me. Don't be so old-fashioned, okay? Yates and I are simply dating. Marriage and meeting the parents are discussions for another time."

option?"

better than to make promises she couldn't keep, so she just nodded. She definitely didn't want Sinclair spilling the beans about her and Yates to her mom."Yeah,

make her happy," Yates responded

stood up. "I'll leave you to

was detached yet

don't gossip

take you out

soon," Fanny added

as he left.

frowned but responded with a simple,

left, Fanny exhaled deeply and turned to meet

like that? He really is my uncle," Fanny

cares about you a lot," Yates's tone carried

hand. "You're not jealous of my uncle, are

"Yeah," Yates surprisingly admitted.

didn't know

kiss cut off her

fervent kiss ignited a

kind of mature love that's direct and unambiguous. Although Yates appeared gentle on the surface,

to the bathroom and then to the