Chapter 1436


    Hertha was in a state of utter panic. Surely Dr. Funke couldn''t think that her flustered babbling two days ago was some kind of


    love confession!


    Hadn''t Thssa already exined to him that many admired his medical skills?


    Could it be possible that he didn''t get the implication?


    Hertha felt like she''d fallen into a hole and was iling about, unable to climb out.


    With a gasp of rm, she shot a quick nce at ric standing behind Dr. Funke, then forced a chuckle and said, “Dr. Funke, |


    truly admire your work. Ever since | was a little girl, | dreamed of bing a doctor, but | was never quite sharp enough to cut it.


    So, | guess | just look up to those who can, like you.”


    She was desperately trying to straighten out the mess she''d made the day before.


    "Is that so? I''ve been on the lookout for an apprentice with the right spark, and since you''re interested in medicine, | might


    consider taking you under my wing,” Dr. Funke said with a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, his gaze unwavering on Hertha.


    The subtext in his eyes was crystal clear.


    Hertha''s heart raced with anxiety. She blurted out, “Dr. Funke, you might be better off taking on a male apprentice to avoid any


    misunderstandings. You know, in case Mrs. Funke gets the wrong idea.”


    “My wife passed away ten years ago. I''m currently single," Dr. Funke replied.


    His words couldn''t be more transparent. He wasn''t only looking for an apprentice. He was also in search of a new partner.


    rm bells rang in Hertha''s head. The pit she had dug for herself the other day was about to be her grave. Her gaze darted


    around frantically, looking for an escape. But she was at a loss for words, with no excuse in sight.


    Just when Hertha didn''t know which way to turn, ric stepped in just in time, “Dr. Funke, | think you might be barking up the


    wrong tree. She''s already spoken for.”


    At those words, Hertha''s head snapped towards ric, whose face was flushed with the warmth of wine. His normally


    mischievous eyes held a seriousness that was rare.


    While Hertha was grateful to ric for swooping in to save her, her heart sank when he mentioned she was married. A wave of


    profound disappointment washed over her. She longed to distance herself from ric, but hearing him so casually reference her


    marital status made her feel defeated.


    Because in saying that, it was clear to Hertha that any possibility of being with ric was out of the question.


    ric had assumed that Spencer was her husband.


    And she couldn''t exactly exin the misunderstanding to ric without raising suspicion.


    Her current situation was precarious.


    If ric were to dig deeper, he would


    undoubtedly disco theexistence!


    rAwovahten, She couldn''t


    afford to lose, especially not like


    Thssa, who hadn''t seen her


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    So, she had to endure despite the heartbroken feelings.


    Hertha gave an awkward, servile chuckle, “Heh, yeah, | wouldn''t want to make my husband jealous.”


    Thssa, who was standing nearby,


    blinked in confusion at the disjomitet


    hone baKveerrric and


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    Just as she was about to speak up,


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    Turning to Hertha, Thssa found Hertha’s blinking eyes.


    Thssa instantly understood the silent message from Hertha and remained silent.