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.

quickly pieced it together. Her mother had been nagging her to come home for a family dinner, but Fanny had been dodging calls and making

do this later? I'll come by

registration slip onto the desk with a flourish. "Check it out. I signed up fair and square. No back

role, clearing her throat. "Alright, then. What seems to be the

replied, crossing her

OBGYN. If it's not in my department, I might have to refer you

Willis right here," Joie insisted, slamming

In

to vibrate with the intensity of Joie's determination. Fanny realized she wasn't going to talk her way

she wasn't lying; the waiting room was indeed

me first, then move on to them. I know how dedicated you are to your work," Joie said, a hint

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

discreetly typed a quick text to her uncle: "SOS, Uncle

on your phone? Is that how you treat your patients? Put it