"Alright, it's getting late. Let's lock up and head home," Andrew said with a smile after taking a few sips of the tea Nyla had prepared.

Cedric chuckled. "I'll head back to the Aicker residence Fran, you and Dr. Lloyd can go back to Moonlit Sanctuary."

Francesca rolled her eyes playfully. "I got it, Grandpa! You don't have to spell it out!"

The two of them locked up Moonlit Apothecary and were just about to leave when a luxury car pulled up, stopping right in front of the store.

"Sorry, we're closed for the night. If you need a doctor, come back tomorrow," Francesca said politely.

However, as soon as she saw who was stepping out of the car, her expression turned strange.

"Well, Andrew, what's this? You're not going to welcome me?"

The one speaking was none other than Irene, accompanied by her entire family—including Christina in a sleek white dress—and Aspen, their driver.

Andrew ignored her completely, his gaze settling on Christina instead. He asked indifferently, "