Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

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 the last moment .

Andrew offered a comforting 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 become … 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 blame 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 ? Its complicated , but I swear I didnt touch her in that way .

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

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

Cant reveal it ? Cedric muttered to himself , puzzled .

Andrew remained silent , unwilling to elaborate further.

There was no way he could explain 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.noveldrama

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 acceptance .

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 ,