Chapter 87
Cedric was seething with rage. As a renowned medical expert, having his granddaughter seek treatment from an outsider felt like a direct insult to his abilities, implying he was useless.
“Fine then, Grandpa!” Francesca snapped, her cheeks puffing with anger. “Go ahead and cure me right now. I don’t want to live with this condition anymore!”
Cedric immediately deflated, forcing an awkward laugh. “Fran, you know I’ve been
researching your condition to find a cure. Just give me a few more years, and I promise I’ll heal you.”
“That’s exactly what you said three years ago,” Francesca replied, her voice heavy with sadness. “How many more years can I wait? I’m already 28. Do you want to watch me grow old with this condition?”
Tears welled up in Francesca’s eyes as her emotions got the better of her.
Cedric’s expression softened as he sighed. “You’re right, sweetheart. It’s my fault. But how can this young man accomplish what I couldn’t?”
Francesca bit her lip and admitted, “I don’t know if Andrew can cure my condition, but I want to give it a try!”
Cedric turned to Andrew with a stern gaze. “Are you truly capable of this?”
“You’ll find out soon enough,” Andrew replied calmly.
As Cedric seemed to consider the proposition, Simon quickly intervened. “Mr. Aicker, you can’t trust this fraud!”
Cedric was confused. “Fraud?”
Simon continued his protest, “He clearly has ulterior motives for Francesca. Think about it- treating her condition would require intimate examinations. We can’t allow that!”
“Simon’s right,” Cedric stated, shaking his head. ‘Absolutely not, Fran. This is out of the question.”
Francesca’s voice turned cold. “Fine, Grandpa. If you won’t let Andrew treat me, then you do it, right now.”
Cedric was left speechless, knowing his precious granddaughter was just as stubborn as he was.
“Fran, you don’t need this nobody,” Simon declared proudly. “Give me a year to study at the Advanced Medical Institute, and I’ll return with a cure.”
Francesca looked surprised. “Simon, that’s one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the country. Would they even accept you?”
Simon gazed at Francesca with deep affection. “You know how I feel about you, Fran. I don’t
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know if they’ll accept me, but I’d risk everything for you.”
Francesca blushed and remained silent as Simon took a step closer. “We’ve grown up together, studied medicine together. I might as well be honest–I love you, and I won’t marry anyone else.”
Turning to Andrew with a cold smirk, Simon added; “Whatever your intentions are with Fran, I suggest you leave. We’re perfect for each other in terms of both medical expertise and social standing.
“You might fool Fran with your schemes, but you can’t fool me. If you insist on pursuing her, you’re asking for trouble!”
