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?"

"Oh really? If you're not desperate, then why did you

told Lauren everything about what happened at the

that nothing actually happened between us, would you believe me?" he asked, spreading his hands

wouldn't lie to me, but Fran was so sure

not planning to just... use

let out a long sigh. "It's not what you think. Come on, I'll explain it on

and Lauren hopped in. They drove toward Glorious Pharmaceuticals, where Stephen had called earlier, warning that someone was causing trouble and

unsure who it was this time. However, if someone wanted to cause him problems, he was not

there with her jaw hanging open. "Wait... so you're saying you didn't actually take

she held up her index and middle finger in a suggestive gesture.

Not the way you two imagined." Lauren slapped her thigh and groaned. "Andrew, you idiot! You had the perfect opportunity! Why didn't you just... go

Andrew's face twitched again.