The elderly patients continued showering Cedric and Francesca with gratitude. In Jayrodale, the Aicker family had long earned a stellar reputation in the medical field.

When Nyla spotted Andrew walking in, her eyes lit up with excitement. "Dr. Lloyd—no, Andrew, you're here!"

Under Andrew's firm insistence, she had finally stopped addressing him so formally.

Andrew smiled. "Yeah, I'm here. How's your health? Are you feeling better?"

Nyla grinned. "Way better! I don't feel any pain at all anymore. The supplements you prescribed worked like a miracle!"

Andrew nodded. "Go grab me a chair. I'll take over for Mr. Aicker so he can rest for a bit."

Nyla waved her hands frantically. "No way! Andrew, you've already been working all day. You should be the one resting. I'll tell Mr. Aicker to take a break instead!"

Andrew shook his head. "I'm fine. Just make sure Mr. Aicker gets some rest—I'll handle the remaining patients so we can close up soon."

Seeing that Andrew would not take