Chapter 691 Lauren said with a yful smile , Of course not! If anyones doing the bullying , itll be me bullying Dr.
Lloyd ! Francesca rolled her eyes and said , Lame .
Then why did you drag me over here ? Just to unt your sweet , lovey- dovey moments and make me jealous ? Lauren gave her a mock re .
Francesca , weve 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 augh , she said , Okay , fine .
What is it then ? Youve got that mischievous smile , so spill it already ! Lauren stared at her intently , so long that Francesca started to feel ufortable .
Finally , Lauren asked , Fran , tell me the truth … do you like Andrew ? Francesca gasped , eyes wide as she quickly lowered her head .
I I dont know what youre 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 .
Ive seen it for a while now you like Andrew .
And guess what ? I dont mind .
Not even a little bit .
Francescas head snapped up in shock .
What ? Lauren … you really dont mind ? Lauren gave a coldugh .
Why would I mind ? Dont you remember when we were kids , we made a pact ? We promised that no matter what happened , wed never break each others hearts and that wed stay best friends forever .
Francesca 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 after that ident because you were scared to tell your mom .
Exactly , Lauren replied with a smile .
Weve always had each others backs .
Best friends forever , remember ? And best friends share everything even the good stuff .
Francesca blushed andughed , Share everything , huh ? Well , if Andrews part of that good stuff , then I guess hes just a thing to you now a bad one , at that ! Lauren chuckled softly .
Fran , you like Andrew , and honestly , Im happy for you .
Were best friends , and weve always been selfless with each other .
So , when I said you should go for it with Dr.
Lloyd , I wasnt joking .
If you feel something there , then go for it ! Youve got my blessing , okay ? 1 Francescas heart raced , and her face turned hot .
She hesitated , then muttered , Okay … fine .
I admit it .
I do like Andrew .
I mean , how could I not ? Hes the kind of infuriatingly charming guy who gets under your skin .
But you you ow … do that with him ? Lauren , are you really that open minded ? youre actually encouraging me to s Lauren gritted her teeth and said , Im not that open minded , you idiot ! If it were any other woman sniffing around my man , Id burn her world to the ground and chase her out of his life forever .
But youre my best friend .
Of course , I want you to be happy .
Besides … theres another reason .
Her voice softened as she continued .
Right now , I cant … cross that line with him .
Laurens cheeks turned pink as she trailed off , her sudden shyness making her look just as flustered as Francesca .
Chapter 691 Francesca stared at her ,pletely dumbfounded .
Lauren were both adults .
Were the same age ! What do you mean you cant ? Its not like you have a medical condition .
Lauren rolled up her sleeve , revealing a delicate , pale wrist with a striking red mark .
With a sigh , she said , See this ? My mom had it applied by a spiritual practitioner .
The moment I lose my virginity , itll vanish , and shell know .
She added , And when that happens , my mom will go ballistic .
Shell me Dr.
Lloyd and make his life hell .
Francescas eyes narrowed in frustration .
Seriously ? How could she be so harsh ? Youre an adult .
This isnt some old fashioned world anymore .
And Andrews perfect for you why cant she just ept that ?