Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86 At the Aicker residence in Jayrodale , Andrew accompanied 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 had come 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 accomplished 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 explained .

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

Im here to treat Francescas condition .