Chapter 86 At the Aicker residence in Jayrodale , Andrew apanied 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 hade 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 aplished 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 exined .


    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 be 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 be an apprentice , Andrew replied , shaking his head .


    Im here to treat Francescas condition .


    Simon froze before breaking into a coldugh .


    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 be 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 ,ing .


    in here and showing off in our ce ? Before Simon could respond , Cedric emerged , wearing a ck doctors coat that draped over  Chapter Bo his tall , lean frame and long face .


    He demanded irritably , Whats all thismotion about ? His eyesnded 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 ? Thest 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 headacheing on .


    Ill say it again Im not here to be 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 ?