Chapter 855

The caller was Sinclair.

It seemed he had seen her message because he immediately answered the phone, "Hey, Uncle, you want to help me move? Not right now, I'm at work, attending to a very important patient..."

Sinclair could immediately tell she was bluffing, so he cut straight to the chase, "Is your mom there?"

"Wow, Uncle, you're sharp! How'd you guess your dear sister is here? She's feeling pretty awful, complaining about every little thing. And when I suggested some tests, she accused me of being heartless... Hey, don't grab my phone...' Fanny dodged as her mom, Joie, tried to snatch the phone.

But it was all for show, and Joie managed to grab the phone anyway. She brought it to her ear, "Hello, Sinclair."

"Sis, Fanny says you're not feeling well?" Sinclair's voice was smooth and reassuring.

Joie cleared her throat and gave Fanny a look, "I'm fine, just a bit worked up. If she doesn't agree to come home, I'm not leaving."

"Sis, Fanny agreed to move in with me. My place is close to her hospital, so it'll be convenient for her commute," Sinclair calmly explained, spinning a believable yarn.

agreed?"

once she's settled

staying with you is good news. It gives us peace of mind knowing you're around, and it's easier for her," Joie said, her anger dissipating into

brother-in-law can

cheeky thing," Joie chuckled, glancing at Fanny.

It's not ideal to be

told me earlier that she agreed to move, I wouldn't

phone back

Fanny greeted him, a bit

moving or not?"

she had no choice. "I'll move after my shift.

replied before hanging

phone,

so hard to come home? Remember, Sinclair's place is temporary. Once he

is more convenient than coming home right now," Fanny rationalized, even daring to tease her mom, "Maybe you and Mr. Willis could

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