SWNOVELS Chapter 86
Chapter 86 At the Aicker residence in Jayrodale, Andrew accompanied 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 had come 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 accomplished 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 explained
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 become 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 become an apprentice, Andrew replied, shaking his head.
Im here to treat Francescas condition.
Simon froze before breaking into a cold laugh.
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 become 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, coming
in here and showing off in our place? Before Simon could respond, Cedric emerged, wearing a black
doctors coat that draped over Chapter Bo his tall, lean frame and long face.
He demanded irritably, Whats all this commotion about? His eyes landed 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? The last 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 headache coming on.
Ill say it again Im not here to become 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 ?