Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 620 +25 BONUS 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 .

this and calmly replied , Youve misunderstood

Aicker .

happened between Fran and me

Cedric chuckled knowingly .

Come now , Dr.

Lloyd .

both young and full of passion

of Enthralling Essence , a drug that drives people

, the only way to

a reassuring smile and added , Even if something did happen between you

to prioritize saving a life Im not ignorant of that

sighed inwardly , shaking his head

true thats

I assure you , I didnt touch Fran like

Cedric appeared confused .

admit , I dont know

have recovered ? Its complicated , but

when shes fully recovered , Andrew explained

used … Im afraid cant reveal

it ? Cedric muttered to himself , puzzled

silent , unwilling

was no way he could explain the unorthodox method he had resorted to without dying of

the truth , Andrew was certain his reputation would be ruined forever

Cedric seemed eager to learn

is notoriously difficult

impressed that you found an alternative method

Dr.

you be willing to share this technique with me ? Andrew straightened ,