Andrew eyed the cup of tea in front of him but made no move to touch it. He said, "My mom taught me not to drink anything a stranger offers me."

Jared's smile stiffened, and he let out an awkward chuckle. "Come on, Andrew, that's a bit much. I'm not exactly a stranger. I'm Fran's senior and one of Blumedale Hospital's most promising contenders at this year's Grand Medical Summit."

Andrew raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. "Blumedale Hospital's most promising contender? Wow, Jared, you s