Cedric was seething with rage. As a renowned medical expert, having his granddaughter seek treatment from an outsider felt like a direct insult to his abilities, implying he was useless.

"Fine then, Grandpa!" Francesca snapped, her cheeks puffing with anger. "Go ahead and cure me right now. I don't want to live with this condition anymore!"

Cedric immediately deflated, forcing an awkward laugh. "Fran, you know I've been researching your condition to find a cure. Just give me a few more years