Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 693 Before long, Lauren and the proud, pouty Francesca stepped out from around the corner. Both of their faces were flushed pink, and Andrew could not help but wonder what they had been whispering about. Francesca cast a shy, lingering glance at Andrew, her eyes shimmering with a soft, embarrassed sparkle. "Well, Nyla, you be sure to rest up, okay? I'll visit you again soon."

Then, she turned to Andrew, gave a small wave, and said, "Andrew, I'm heading back to the hospital. Bye!"

With that, she swished her ponytail and walked off, leaving Andrew to watch her retreating figure. He shifted his gaze toward Lauren and asked, "What were you two gossiping about back there?"

Lauren giggled. "Oh? Do you really want to know? Lean in."

Andrew bent down slightly, and Lauren cupped her hand beside his ear, whispering, "I was telling Fran to go ahead and give herself to you... so you can enjoy yourself."

Andrew's expression froze as black lines practically formed across his forehead. "Excuse me, Ms. Rhodes? If anyone's supposed to 'give' me anything, shouldn't it be you?"

Lauren pouted playfully. "Well... I can't right now. It's complicated. But I already told Fran that if you need anything, she's ready to step in."

Andrew groaned, rubbing his temple. "You two really think I'm that desperate?"

you're not desperate, then why did you already have a

Francesca must have told Lauren everything about what happened at the Aicker residence

would you believe me?" he asked, spreading his

lie to me, but Fran was so sure

suspiciously. "Dr. Lloyd, you're not planning to just... use

sigh. "It's not what you think. Come on, I'll explain

toward Glorious Pharmaceuticals, where Stephen had called earlier, warning that someone was causing

wanted to cause him problems, he

open. "Wait... so you're saying you didn't actually take Eran that night? You just... used

her index and middle finger in a suggestive gesture. Andrew's jaw tightened, and his eye twitched slightly.

happened between me and Fran. Not the way you two imagined." Lauren slapped her thigh

Andrew's face twitched again.