Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 317

Chapter 317 The next morning , Andrew arrived at Jayrodale General Hospital bright and early .

As the deputy chief , his workload was typically light , and he often joked that his role was more symbolic than hands on .

Though the hospital was the largest in Jayrodale , it was privately owned , granting Andrew significant freedom .

Unless there was a particularly complex case or a challenging surgery , he rarely had to step in , thanks to Francesca and Laurens help managing the load .

Good morning , Dr.

Lloyd ! The vibrant and cheerful nurses greeted him warmly as he walked through the corridors .

Andrew smiled back and replied , Good morning , everyone ! The most beautiful nurse in the hospital was Nyla , widely regarded as the belle of the department .

When she saw Andrew , her face turned bright red , and she quickly lowered her gaze , clearly flustered ..

Andrew gave her a polite smile before stepping into the elevator to head to his office .

Hospitals were known for being breeding grounds for gossip , and Jayrodale General was not exception .

Andrew was not one to entertain rumors , but he could not avoid hearing whispers about Nylas apparent crush on him .

The Goth family , to which Nyla belonged , was considered somewhat notable in Jayrodale , making her a respectable match .

However , Andrew had never thought of her as anything more than a younger sister .

He still remembered the time Bernards son , Phillip , had bullied Nyla , and Andrew had taught him a painful lesson with a well placed kick .

After that , Nyla had been endlessly grateful, going out of her way to assist Andrew whenever she could .

If Andrew were to ask her out , Nyla would undoubtedly say yes Francesca herself had once teased him about it .

She had even joked that half the nurses in the hospital had their eyes on him and urged him to settle down with Lauren before someone else swooped in .

When Andrew opened his office door , he was surprised to find Francesca already inside , along with an elderly man .

Dr.

Aicker , what brings you here today ? Andrew greeted with a smile .

The older man was none other than Cedric Aicker a renowned physician from the Aicker family .

Her wide teary eyes were filled with both embarrassment and anger .

Cedric Aicker , Im warning you if you keep talking nonsense , Ill stop acknowledging you as my grandfather ! In her fury , she even called him by his full name , which annoyed Cedric .

Nonetheless , it was clear he adored his granddaughter deeply , so despite his irritation , he held back and simply let out a huff .

Turning to Andrew , Cedric said , Dr.

Lloyd , I apologize if Ive embarrassed you .

But then he added with a sly grin , That being said , my earlier offer still stands .

If you agree to take me as your apprentice , Fran would make an excellent wife .