"Dr. Lloyd, did you know Fran has come to Blumedale?" Lauren asked with a bright smile as Andrew stepped into the Rhodes residence's grand hall.

Andrew smiled. "Yes, I saw her yesterday, actually."

Lauren's smile immediately turned suggestive as she lowered her voice. "So, did you two immediately go at it for hours when you met?"

Andrew gave a wry smile. "No, nothing like that happened. But Lauren, you seem quite interested in these matters."

Lauren's cheeks flushed pink as she boldly ad