Chapter 317 The next morning, Andrew arrived at Jayrodale General Hospital bright and early.


    As the deputy chief, his workload was typically light, and he often joked that his role was more symbolic than hands on


    Though the hospital was thergest in Jayrodale, it was privately owned, granting Andrew significant freedom


    Unless there was a particrlyplex case or a challenging surgery, he rarely had to step in, thanks to Francesca and Laurens help managing the load


    Good morning, Dr.


    Lloyd ! The vibrant and cheerful nurses greeted him warmly as he walked through the corridors.


    Andrew smiled back and replied, Good morning, everyone! The most beautiful nurse in the hospital was N, widely regarded as the belle of the department


    When she saw Andrew, her face turned bright red, and she quickly lowered her gaze, clearly flustered.. Andrew gave her a polite smile before stepping into the elevator to head to his office.


    Hospitals were known for being breeding grounds for gossip, and Jayrodale General was not exception. Andrew was not one to entertain rumors, but he could not avoid hearing whispers about Ns apparent crush on him.


    The Goth family, to which N belonged, was considered somewhat notable in Jayrodale, making her a respectable match


    However, Andrew had never thought of her as anything more than a younger sister.


    He still remembered the time Bernards son, Phillip, had bullied N, and Andrew had taught him a painful lesson with a well ced kick.


    After that, N had been endlessly grateful, going out of her way to assist Andrew whenever she could. If Andrew were to ask her out, N would undoubtedly say yes Francesca herself had once teased him about it


    She had even joked that half the nurses in the hospital had their eyes on him and urged him to settle down with Lauren before someone else swooped in.


    When Andrew opened his office door, he was surprised to find Francesca already inside, along with an elderly man .


    Dr.


    Aicker, what brings you here today? Andrew greeted with a smile.


    The older man was none other than Cedric Aicker a renowned physician from the Aicker family.


    Dr.


    Lloyd, Cedric said with a grin, Im here for you specifically.


    Andrew raised an eyebrow


    Oh ? Do you have good news for me? Cedric chuckled mischievously


    Of course! I came to ask when youll ept me as your 1/2 Chapter 317 apprentice.


    He continued, To show our sincerity, the Aicker family is prepared to offer a grand


    apprentice ceremony,plete with gifts including my precious granddaughter.


    Wed even throw a three day banquet and invite the entire medicalmunity of Jayrodale to witness it! Andrew was rendered speechless


    However, Francesca turned bright red and snapped, Grandpal What nonsense are you spouting? Youre getting more ridiculous with age! Cedricughed heartily.


    Fran, Im your grandfather


    Do you really think I dont know whats on your mind? He smirked and added, Tell me, if Dr.


    Lloyd agrees to take me as his apprentice, would you be willing to be with him? Francescas chubby cheeks flushed red


    Her wide teary eyes were filled with both embarrassment and anger.


    Cedric Aicker, Im warning you if you keep talking nonsense, Ill stop acknowledging you as my


    grandfather! In her fury, she even called him by his full name, which annoyed Cedric .


    Nheless, it was clear he adored his granddaughter deeply, so despite his irritation, he held back and simply let out a huff


    Turning to Andrew, Cedric said, Dr.


    Lloyd, I apologize if Ive embarrassed you.


    But then he added with a sly grin, That being said, my earlier offer still stands.


    If you agree to take me as your apprentice, Fran would make an excellent wife.