Thomas let out a vague grunt and turned his head away. From the look of it, the most promising leader of Blumedale Hospital seemed utterly drained, like he had not slept a wink all night.

As for his prized apprentice, Jared, there was only one way to describe him—like someone mourning the dead.

When Andrew glanced his way, Jared immediately looked elsewhere. Right now, he did not even have the courage to meet Andrew's eyes. He could not help it—Andrew's skills had completely outshone even hi