Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 693 +25 BONUS 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 ? Ill visit you again soon , Then , she turned to Andrew , gave a small wave , and said , Andrew , Im 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 .

Andrews expression froze as black lines practically formed across his forehead .

Excuse me , Ms.

Rhodes ? If anyones supposed to give me anything , shouldnt it be you ? Lauren pouted playfully .

Well … I cant right now .

Its complicated .

But I already told Fran that if you need anything , shes ready to step in .

Andrew groaned , rubbing his temple .

You two really think Im that desperate ? Lauren crossed her arms and smirked .

Oh really ? If youre not desperate , then why did you already have a wild night with Fran ? Andrews stomach sank .

He immediately realized that Francesca must have told Lauren everything about what happened at the Aicker residence that night .

If I told you that nothing actually happened between us , would you believe me ? he asked , spreading his hands in surrender .

Laurens eyes widened in surprise .

I trust you wouldnt lie to me , but Fran was so sure you two … you know … did it .

ML She narrowed her eyes suspiciously .

Dr.

Lloyd , youre not planning to just … use her and then walk away , are you ? Andrew let out a long sigh .

Its not what you think .

Come on , Ill explain it on the way .

He opened the car door , and Lauren hopped in .

They drove toward Glorious Pharmaceuticals , where Stephen had called earlier , warning that someone was causing trouble and asking Andrew to come by and handle it .

Andrew was unsure who it was this time .

However , if someone wanted to cause him problems , he was not about to back down .

Lauren sat there with her jaw hanging open .

Wait … so youre saying you didnt actually take Fran that night ? You just … used an alternative method ? Her cheeks turned crimson as she held up her index and middle finger in a suggestive gesture .

Andrews jaw tightened , and his eye twitched slightly .

What else did you think happened ? So , as I said , nothing really happened between me and Fran .

Not the way you two imagined .

Lauren slapped her thigh and groaned .

Andrew , you idiot ! You had the perfect opportunity ! Why didnt you just … +25 BONUS Chapter 693 go for it ? Andrews face twitched again .

Youre absolutely right .

I shouldve just thrown caution to the wind and gone all in with Francesca that night , Totally regret it now .

Lauren burst out laughing .

Youre such a bad liar .

I know you better than that .

Youre too much of a gentleman .

But this complicates things , she added , growing more serious .

You didnt sleep with her , but Fran thinks you did .

What are you going to do ? Andrew shrugged , keeping his eyes on the road .

Easy .

Ill just tell her the truth .

Its not like its a big deal .

Lauren immediately shook her head .

No way .

You cant tell her .

Andrew frowned .

Why not ? Whats the big deal ? Lauren gave an exasperated laugh .

Seriously ? Why else ? That girls already head over heels for you .