Chapter 90  In the Aicker residences living room , Cedric ordered his finest tea to be served to Andrew .


    Dr.


    Lloyd , youre truly a miracle doctor ! Please , enjoy the tea , he said with newfound respect .


    Mr.


    Aicker , I dont deserve such praise , Andrew replied with a nce .


    Just call me by my name .


    ! That wont do ! Cedric insisted .


    Though youre young , your medical expertise is extraordinary .


    My praise is well deserved .


    Funny , considering you wanted me as your apprentice at the Stevens family residence , Andrew remarked with a smile .


    When I refused , you said I was blind to opportunity .


    Cedricughed nervously .


    That was my own poor judgment , influenced by those fools there .


    I shouldve recognized your exceptional talent immediately .


    Cedric mentally kicked himself as he recalled it , feeling genuinely foolish for having been so blind to Andrews talents .


    Francesca sat on the nearby couch , still recovering from the procedure and needing assistance to move , but her spirits were high .


    Grandpa , Andrews pressure point technique is even .


    better than yours .


    Cedrics eye twitched at her words , bing increasingly convinced he was in the a true master .


    After some hesitation , he bowed deeply to Andrew .


    Please ept me as your apprentice , Dr.


    Lloyd .


    presence of Francesca was stunned by this disy .


    After all , Cedric was renowned in Jayrodale for his medical expertise and notorious for his pride .


    Yet here he was , humbling himself before Andrew .


    While Cedrics other apprentices watched in amazement , Simons face darkened , his eyes asionally shing with cold hatred toward Andrew .


    Andrew immediately declined the offer .


    Im sorry , but Im not qualified to be your mentor .


    Please dont be modest , Dr.


    Lloyd , Cedric persisted .


    I may be proud , but Im not a fool .


    I can recognize true talent when I see it , and youre more than worthy of being my mentor .


    Simon suddenly mmed his hand on the table , unable to contain his anger .


    Mr.


    Aicker , he barely looks old enough to vote ! How can he possibly be worthy of teaching you ? His sess with Fran must have been pure luck ! Cedric responded by striking Simon across the face .


    How dare you , you fool ! Who are you to question my decisions ? Kneel and apologize to him now ! Simon held his stinging cheek , embarrassed .


    After 30 years of dedicated medical study , the thought of kneeling to a random young doctor was unbearable .


    He simply could not entertain .


    the idea of Andrew being Cedrics mentor .


    1/2  Chapter 90 Not only that , but he also suspected Andrew might have taken advantage of Francesca during the treatment despite being blindfolded .


    With jealousy and rage boiling over , he finally snarled , I wont kneel .


    Im better than this guy , both in skill and experience .


    Why should I kneel to him ? Hes a nobody ! How dare you ! Cedric fumed , trembling from the anger as he red at Simon .


    Andrew stood up , wanting no part of this drama .


    Mr.


    Aicker , since Francesca is well now , I should take my leave .