Chapter 1449

The trio gathered before a small shrine dedicated to Dr. Funke’s ancestors. The shrine featured a pastoral painting depicting a countryside village, complete with a majestic pine tree that seemed to welcome visitors. In the center, there were two candles, casting a sacred aura over the scene.

Dr. Funke flicked his lighter, igniting the candles with reverence.

“Lydia, come,” Dr. Funke said, glancing back at her.

Without hesitation, Lydia mimicked Dr. Funke’s actions, placing her incense in the holder.

Next, Dr. Funke poured six shots of clear, strong liquor. He turned to Lydia and said, “After this, you’ll officially be my apprentice. It’s not too late to back out now.”

“If I was the type to get cold feet, I wouldn’t be here! Enough talk, let’s drink.”

Thalassa’s eyes widened in surprise.

Lydia’s forthright manner was nothing short of daring, and Thalassa feared she might have offended Dr. Funke.

Lydia’s brashness. Instead, he

Funke could take a sip, Lydia downed her shot in one swift gulp. “Ah, that’s the

momentarily stunned. He then

Lydia toasted Dr. Funke with the

complete, and Lydia was

day after tomorrow, you’ll join me at my clinic to learn medicine,” Dr. Funke announced, eager to commence his teachings now that he had

you available to check on Lysander?” Thalassa

just to secure

make arrangements. I’ll visit him tomorrow morning,” Dr. Funke replied after giving Thalassa

I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow morning, Thalassa said.

the address, and I’ll make my own

there.”

brow furrowed with worry,

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since I’ve made a promise, I will ensure your husband receives the

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