No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 657

The topic finally came up, and it wasn't as if Fanny hadn't considered it before. So when he asked, she didn't need a moment to think. "Why don't you come back and build your career here?" Fanny countered.

Yates, in the midst of kissing her, paused slightly, "I can't just yet."

Fanny didn't press for details. She simply replied, "I don't want to move abroad."

Their conversation tapered off, with Yates likely sensing Fanny's mood. He gently pulled her closer, "I'll apply to return next year."

"Okay," Fanny murmured, eyes closed.

"You get some sleep. I'll go take a shower," Yates said, standing up and heading to the bathroom.

But suddenly, Fanny's eyes shot open as she stared up at the ceiling. She used to think long-distance relationships were doable, but now she was starting to see just how torturous they could really be. Yates' phone rang. Fanny picked it up, calling out towards the bathroom, "Yates, it's Milly."

"Just take it," Yates replied, casual as always.

Fanny smirked slightly and answered, "Hey, Milly."

silence on the other end, "Dr. Willis, is

in the shower, but he asked me to take any urgent calls and relay them," Fanny made it clear that Yates was aware

him that Professor Rily is coming over the day after tomorrow. He needs to be back for that meeting as

it on. Anything else, Milly?" Fanny knew Milly was aware of the timing and the reason for Yates' visit. If she was calling, it wasn't just to remind him. "Dr. Willis," Milly said

didn't beat around the bush; she made her interest in Yates

present, enjoying the love we have," Fanny's response wasn't meant to provoke; it was simply

but if she

didn't say anything else and hung up

and pressing the switch to open

her eyes caught

someone was inside. She squinted for a better look when the window rolled up and the car drove off.

the moon," Fanny replied, handing back his phone and relaying Milly's reminder, omitting the

had to know Milly

vel

but his

Fanny

response meant he wasn't