Chapter 1437

Thalassa squared her shoulders and looked at Dr. Funke sincerely. “Hertha’s tied the knot, Dr. Funke. She wasn’t around long enough to learn much from you. But if you’re serious about taking on an apprentice, I can recommend someone.”

Human desires are a tricky business, and even a man of Dr. Funke’s medical brilliance wasn’t immune. Hertha’s ruse of a confession to get close to the good doctor must have sent the wrong message his way, making him think she wanted to be more than just his student.

That simply wouldn’t do.

They couldn’t give in to Dr. Funke’s request, yet they couldn’t afford to rub him the wrong way either. They needed to play to his interests to coax him into treating Lysander.

“You’re offering me an apprentice, or something else?” Dr. Funke’s eyes narrowed as his smile faded into a serious expression.

“An apprentice. She’s sharp, a quick learner. And if you’re looking for a date, well, I can set that up too,” Thalassa replied with unwavering confidence.

She held his gaze without flinching.

She and Hertha had been waiting just outside the private dining area the whole time, and when Alaric followed Dr. Funke out, she suspected that Alaric had failed to persuade him to treat Lysander.

her turn to convince Dr. Funke, and it might be their last chance, too. She needed to

only a second before he let out a chuckle. “I’m not desperate for companionship. I’m picky. If I weren’t, would

and I’ll make sure you’re satisfied,”

surprised

did Thalassa have such resources for matchmaking? They were out of the

loop.

apprentice and the date, are they the

promptly. “If you’re interested in an apprentice, I can introduce you to a young woman. She is ex-military, trained to follow

said, I’m not just anyone’s cup

lively, someone who takes the initiative, right? There are plenty of

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Chapter 1437

find someone to your liking, and all you’ll have to do is invite us to your wedding,” Thalassa said

seemed to sway Dr. Funke. “You’re certain you can pull this off? What’s in it

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