Chapter 620  Fran has reached the age where marriage should be a serious discussion , Cedric said with a heavy sigh .


    He continued , I was well aware that Simon had been lusting after her beauty for a while now .


    But since he was my eldest apprentice the child I raised from a young age I chose to avoid confronting the issue .


    He shook his head , his voice filled with regret .


    In the end , my avoidance and weakness nearly destroyed Fran .


    Its all on me … such a cruel twist of fate .


    t Andrew could see the conflict in Cedrics eyes .


    Despite Simons betrayal , Cedric still had a deep affection for him .


    After all , he had begged Andrew to spare Simons life at thest moment .


    Andrew offered aforting response .


    Mr.


    Aicker , youve done more than enough .


    Simons downfall was his own doing he had every opportunity to change but chose to betray you .


    H Cedric remained silent for a long moment before suddenly speaking up .


    Tell me honestly , Dr.


    Lloyd … Have you and Fran be … intimate ? Andrew froze for a second , caught off guard by the question Cedrics expression was a mixture of amusement and curiosity , his gaze as if he were examining a rare treasure .


    Andrew had anticipated this and calmly replied , Youve misunderstood , Mr.


    Aicker .


    Nothing inappropriate happened between Fran and me .


    Cedric chuckled knowingly .


    Come now , Dr.


    Lloyd .


    Youre both young and full of passion .


    Fran was under the influence of Enthralling Essence , a drug that drives people to madness .


    As I understand it , the only way to neutralize its effects is through sex .


    He gave a reassuring smile and added , Even if something did happen between you two , I wouldnt me you .


    In emergencies , sometimes you have to prioritize saving a life Im not ignorant of that .


    Andrew sighed inwardly , shaking his head .


    Its true thats one method .


    But I assure you , I didnt touch Fran like that .


    Cedric appeared confused .


    Really ? I must admit , I dont know of any other way to counter Enthralling Essence .


    How else could Fran have recovered ? Itsplicated , but I swear I didnt touch her in that way .


    You can ask Fran yourself when shes fully recovered , Andrew exined .


    As for the method I used … Im afraid cant reveal it .


    Cant reveal it ? Cedric muttered to himself , puzzled .


    Andrew remained silent , unwilling to borate further.


    There was no way he could exin the unorthodox method he had resorted to without dying of embarrassment .


    If Cedric knew the truth , Andrew was certain his reputation would be ruined forever .


    However , Cedric seemed eager to learn .


    Enthralling Essence is notoriously difficult to treat .


    Im impressed that you found an alternative method .


    Dr.


    Lloyd , would you be willing to share this technique with me ? Andrew straightened , his tone serious .


    Im sorry , Mr.


    Aicker , but this method is … unique .


    Its something I cant teach to anyone else .


    I hope you understand .


    / Cedric sighed in disappointment but nodded in eptance .


    I see .


    Youre right .


    Medicine is full of secret techniques and rare knowledge .


    I respect your decision not to share it .


    Andrew felt a pang of guilt but knew there was no other way .


    It was not that he did not want to teach Cedric- there was simply no practical reason to do so .


    If he revealed the method , Cedric would likely lose all respect for 1/2 Chapter 620 him .


    He could already picture it .


    Cedrics admiration for him as a brilliant healer would crumble in an instant , reduced to disbelief and humiliation ,