Chapter 86 At the Aicker residence in Jayrodale, Andrew apanied Francesca through the entrance. He asked, Why arent we doing the treatment at the hospital? Francescas face flushed as she replied, The hospital is too crowded, and there are too many prying eyes.


    Also, Id rather keep my condition private.


    Andrew nodded understandingly at Francescas troubled expression and did not press the matter any further


    He hade to the Aicker residence to help treat Francescas condition a rare disorder she had lived with since birth


    At 28, Francesca should have been thinking about marriage and romance like her peers. However, her condition made those dreams seem impossible


    While she was aplished and carried herself with pride, this issue remained her deepest insecurity. Even Cedric, one of Jayrodales most renowned medical experts, had been stumped by her unusual condition and had not yet found a solution


    Fran, whos this? Simon Gaal, Cedrics senior apprentice, asked as he noticed Andrew entering with Francesca: Simon, this is Andrew Lloyd, a doctor from Jayrodale General Hospital, Francesca exined


    Then, she turned to Andrew


    And Andrew, this is my grandfathers senior apprentice.


    His medical expertise exceeds even mine.


    Andrew offered a polite greeting, Nice to meet you.


    Simon responded arrogantly and scoffed.


    I bet youre here to be an apprentice, right? Since Fran brought you, I might teach you a few medical techniques, but dont get your hopes up about Mr.


    Aicker his standards are extremely high, and you dont look like youd make the cut.


    Im not here to be an apprentice, Andrew replied, shaking his head.


    Im here to treat Francescas condition.


    Simon froze before breaking into a coldugh.


    You must be joking.


    The Aickers medical expertise is unparalleled, and Fran herself is highly skilled.


    Why would she need treatment from you? Simon, youve misunderstood, Francesca interjected. Andrew really is here to treat me, not to be an apprentice.


    Simon was stunned


    Fran, as the chief doctor of Jayrodale General Hospital, is there anything you cant handle yourself? And


    if you couldnt, theres still me, your senior Whats this guy supposed to offer,ing


    in here and showing off in our ce? Before Simon could respond, Cedric emerged, wearing a ck


    doctors coat that draped over  Chapter Bo his tall, lean frame and long face.


    He demanded irritably, Whats all thismotion about? His eyesnded on Andrew, and a smirk crossed his face.


    Arent you that young man from the Stevens family residence the other day? Had a change of heart and came to learn from me after all? Thest time, Andrew insulted Cedric by turning down his offer to apprentice, which had been a blow to Cedrics pride


    He thought Andrew was surely here to swallow his pride after realizing Cedrics reputation was no joke, Andrew felt a headacheing on.


    Ill say it again Im not here to be an apprentice.


    He could not help thinking that the Aickers all seemed to share the same delusional tendencies.


    Francesca said with a gentle smile, Grandpa, Andrew is here to treat my condition.


    Cedrics face immediately darkened with anger.


    Nonsense! My skills are unmatched! Besides, youre my granddaughter.


    Why would you need treatment from an outsider ?