Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel 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?"

Lauren crossed her arms and smirked. "Oh really? If you're not desperate, then why did you already have a wild night with Fran?"

Andrew's 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.

Lauren's eyes widened in surprise. "I trust you wouldn't lie to me, but Fran was so sure you two… you know… did it."

She narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "Dr. Lloyd, you're not planning to just… use her and then walk away, are you?"