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.

her to come home for a family dinner, but Fanny had been dodging calls and making excuses. So, Joie had decided to

I'm in the middle of work. Can we do this later?

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

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

Joie replied, crossing her

might have to refer you elsewhere," Fanny suggested, hoping to steer her

Willis right here,"

In

going to talk her way out of this one and pleaded, "Mom, you're holding up

lying; the waiting

move on to them. I know how dedicated you are to

as unstoppable as a freight train when she set her mind to it. The only person who might sway her was Uncle Sinclair. Though

a quick text

are you doing on your phone? Is that

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