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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 +25 BONUS 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 ?