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“Although I can’t teach the great healer the way I saved Fram, I do have a few medical prescriptions and techniques from the ancient art of medicine that a healer like you would probably appreciate,” Andrew said with a smile.
He figured offering something valuable to satisfy Cedric’s appetite was better. After all, Cedric had always wanted to become his apprentice, but Andrew had always refused.
Even though they could not be mentor–apprentice, Andrew did not mind teaching Cedric a few real skills, especially since he had a good opinion of the Aickers.
“If that’s the case, then thank you so much, Dr. Lloyd!” Cedric said excitedly when Andrew handed over the items.
Cedric had already learned quite a few secret methods from Andrew, and each one left him utterly captivated. With every lesson, his admiration for Andrew’s medical skills grew even more.
After spending a little more time at the Aicker residence, Andrew returned to the Moonlit Sanctuary. It had been quite a day he had opened a new medical center, Aspen had caused a scene with Gordon there, and it had ended in disaster.
In a rush, Andrew had gone to the Aicker residence to chase off Simon and save everyone. The hardest part had been rescuing Francesca; even with his stamina far beyond the average person, it was exhausting.
He had to fight off Francesca’s clinginess while suppressing his own rising desires, a struggle any man would find
difficult.
[Dr. Lloyd, are you asleep?] Lauren texted just as Andrew was about to lie down, including a cute emoji.
Andrew smiled and replied, [Almost ready to sleep, what about you?]
Lauren responded, [I’m already naked, all cleaned up and in bed. Want to see?]
Andrew’s face turned dark with frustration. That mischievous little troublemaker had been begging him for mercy earlier, and now she was trying to tease him. He had the urge to hop in his car, head over to the Rhodes residence,
and teach her a lesson.
Nonetheless, he did not act on it, knowing Tiana’s stern demeanor, and figured the Rhodes family had everything locked up tight–no chance of getting in.
[Sorry, I’m not interested. I prefer to take charge and go straight to the point,] Andrew replied, maintaining control of the situation.
Sure enough, Lauren sent back three angry fist emojis, clearly upset.
[Dr. Lloyd, I never realized how naughty you really are,] she typed.
Andrew thought for a moment but decided not to tell Laurem about Francesca. He felt it would be disrespectful to Francesca. He would wait until she was fully recovered and tell her the story himself.
[Good night, Lauren,] Andrew replied, feeling exhausted after such a long day and ready to rest.
Before turning off the lights, Lauren sent one last message. [Good night, Dr. Lloyd. Sleep well, and you better dream about me. Love you!] She added a selfie with a few playful, mischievous emojis.
Andrew glanced at it and felt his blood rushing. It was a seductive picture of Lauren in lace lingerie–her creamy white skin tightly held in the bra, her long legs, and perky backside on full display. It was a reminder of Lauren being Jayrodale’s irresistible beauty.
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“She’s definitely doing this on purpose!” he muttered under his breath.
Though the lights were out, Andrew tossed and turned all night, unable to get comfortable. His thoughts constantly drifted back to Lauren and that tempting image.
The next day at the Stevens residence in Jayrodale, Aspen had returned from the hospital, looking much better, though her face was still a bit swollen.
“Aspen, how are you feeling? If you’re not feeling well, you should rest a bit longer,” Christina said with concern.
Aspen’s condition made Christina uneasy, and she could not help but worry.
