No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 854

Fanny had just finished with her last patient and was about to take a sip of her coffee when she heard a sharp knock on her office door.

She swallowed hard and called out, "Come in!"

As the door swung open, Fanny's eyes widened in surprise. "Mom, what on earth are you doing here?"

"I'm here for a check-up!" Joie's tone was as sharp as cheddar cheese.

Fanny glanced over her mom's shoulder, searching for another familiar face.

"Joie, where's Uncle Bob? Didn't he come with you?"

"Your sign outside says 'No Men Allowed,' doesn't it?" Joie's retort made Fanny chuckle despite herself. "That doesn't apply to Uncle Bob."

"What, he's not a man now?" Joie was clearly in a feisty mood.

pieced it together. Her mother had been nagging her to come home for a family dinner, but Fanny had been dodging calls and making excuses. So, Joie had decided to take matters into

of work. Can we do this later? I'll

the desk with a flourish. "Check it out. I

Fanny slipped into her professional role, clearing her throat. "Alright, then. What seems

the problem," Joie replied,

in my department, I might have to refer you elsewhere," Fanny

going anywhere. I'm consulting with Dr. Willis right here," Joie insisted, slamming her

In

talk her way out of this one and pleaded, "Mom, you're

she wasn't lying; the waiting room was indeed

know how dedicated you are to your work," Joie said, a hint of

brewing. Her mom could be as unstoppable as a freight train when she set her mind to it. The only person who

a quick text to

she sent it, Joie snapped, "What are you doing on your phone? Is that how