Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 691 Lauren said with a playful smile, "Of course not! If anyone's doing the bullying, it'll be me bullying Dr. Lloyd!"

Francesca rolled her eyes and said, "Lame. Then why did you drag me over here? Just to flaunt your sweet, lovey-dovey moments and make me jealous?"

Lauren gave her a mock glare. "Francesca, we've known each other for years. When have I ever done something disloyal to you?"

Francesca thought for a moment and realized she was right. With a laugh, she said, "Okay, fine. What is it then? You've got that mischievous smile, so spill it already!"

Lauren stared at her intently, so long that Francesca started to feel uncomfortable. Finally, Lauren asked, "Fran, tell me the truth... do you like Andrew?"

Francesca gasped, eyes wide as she quickly lowered her head. "I-I don't know what you're talking about. Of course not! I mean... obviously not!"

Lauren huffed in exasperation. "Fran, do you really think you can fool me? I know you like the back of my hand, so stop with the awkward cover-up. I've seen it for a while now-you like Andrew. And guess what? I don't mind. Not even a little bit."

Francesca's head snapped up in shock. "What? Lauren... you really don't mind?"

a pact?

felt a wave of emotion hit her. Her eyes turned misty as she nodded. "Of course, I remember. I still remember how you stood up for me when those kids bullied me. And I remember you sneaking over to my house to get patched up

Andrew's part of that 'good stuff,' then

softly. "Fran, you like Andrew, and honestly, I'm happy for you. We're best friends,

for it with Dr. Lloyd, I wasn't joking. If you feel something there, then go for

heart raced,

muttered, "Okay... fine. I admit it. I do like Andrew. I mean, how could

kind of infuriating

who gets under your skin. But you're actually encouraging me to... you know... do that

that open-minded, you idiot! If it were any other woman sniffing around

her out of

friend. Of course, I want you to

I

continued. "Right now, I can't... cross that line

off, her sudden shyness