Chapter 1446
Dr. Funke nced at the hand she had ced against the door, a smirk ying at the corner of his
mouth. "Five minutes? What can you possibly fix in five minutes?"
"Thssa gave her word she''d introduce you to an apprentice today, and she''s not one to break a
promise. Dr. Funke, I get that you''ve only just met Thssa and you aren''t quite familiar with her
yet, but I can vouch for her character. There''s no need to doubt her integrity. How about a little
trust?" Lydia, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, finally spoke up.
Dr. Funke''s demeanor towards Thssa was a tad too stern, bordering on harsh. Even though he
was a renowned physician, using the threat of withholding medical care to pressure someone else
was beyond unreasonable.
This approach was quickly souring Lydia''s impression of the doctor. In her mind, doctors were
selfless heroes, dedicated to healing and saving lives. The idea of a doctor demanding such
preposterous conditions before agreeing to provide medical care, or using threats against a
patient''s family, was unheard of to her.
Dr. Funke''s gaze shifted to Lydia, his expression unyielding, his eyes scrutinizing her. "And who
might you be? Since when do you get a say here?"
"I..." Lydia started, her expression faltering for a moment. She stepped forward, ready to have it out
with Dr. Funke. Having served in the military, her sense of justice was unwavering, and when she
got serious, it was as if she was gearing up for a fight.
Sensing the situation escting, Thssa quickly interjected, standing between Lydia and the
doctor. Her eyes were imploring Lydia to keep her cool.
They needed Dr. Funke to treat Lysander now. Offending him was not an option.
Taking the cue from Thssa''s look, Lydia took a deep breath, reined in her temper, and shifted her
gaze away, no longer wanting to witness Dr. Funke''s insufferably arrogant demeanor.
Turning back to the doctor, Thssa spoke up, "I didn’t get the chance to introduce her earlier. This
is the apprentice I''ve been meaning to introduce to you. Her name is Lydia. She’s served seven
years in the military, highly disciplined, and a quick learner. You wouldn’t want an apprentice who''s
fond ofing inte and leaving early, right?"
"Lydia, huh? But she looks like she could be a linebacker, not exactly the sweet type," Dr. Funke
remarked with a cursory nce at Lydia.
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"Are you looking for an apprentice or a date?" Lydia retorted, her straightforward nature getting the
best of her.
"I''m in the market for both," Dr. Funke replied unabashedly.
Lydia’s eyebrows knitted together in annoyance. "Just so you know, I agreed to be your apprentice
but nothing more. So don''t get any other ideas!"
"I haven''t decided on taking you on as an apprentice yet," Dr. Funke countered.
Thssa felt her heart sink amid their verbal spar. The situation with Hertha was still unresolved,
and now there was this newplication.
Just as Lydia was about to snap back at Dr. Funke, Thssa stopped her, her voice a mix of
pleading and negotiating, "Dr. Funke, please, can you spare me five minutes? I need to make a
quick call and I will be right back to exin everything."
Dr. Funke shot her a look, "Go ahead."
"Thank you, Dr. Funke," Thssa said, nodding in appreciation.
Without leaving the room, Thssa dialed ric''s number in front of both Dr. Funke and Lydia.
The phone rang only once before it was picked up. "Mr. Falconer, Hertha was in a car identst
night. She’s at Starhaven Hospital now, and I have no idea what her condition is. I can''t leave right
now, could you please go check on her?"
"What? I''m on my way!" ric''s voice came through the phone,ced with urgency and rm.
Thssa could hear the screech of tires from ric''s abrupt stop.
Before Thssa could say another word, ric had hung up.
Hearing ric''s promise to head to the hospital straight away gave Thssa a slight reprieve from
her worries.