Chapter 625

The day before, Francesca had been suffering from the effects of the Enthralling Essence, almost completely drained of energy. Andrew thought it shocking that she had enough strength to work so early in the morning.

Frowning, Andrew walked into the Moonlit Sanctuary, headed straight upstairs, and arrived at his private office. Inside, Francesca was cleaning his desk, clearly struggling.

Thanks to her efforts, the desk was spotless.

Andrew approached her, placed his hand on her shoulder, and said irritably, “Who told you to do this? Stop. Your body isn’t ready for this yet. You need to rest!”

Francesca jumped in surprise, quickly dropping the cloth and blushing. “Andrew, when did you come in? You scared me!”

Andrew looked at her seriously. “How do you feel? Is anything bothering you?”

Francesca shook her head quickly. “No, I’ve recovered well. I’m just a bit tired, but other than that, I’m fine.”

Andrew was not convinced. “Come here. I need to check you out. I don’t really trust what you’re saying.”

Francesca stepped back, shaking her head, her neck and ears turning bright red. She lowered her head, speaking softly. “No need, I’m really okay. Well, if everything’s fine, I’ll head over to Jayrodale General Hospital. Nyla will be helping you here from now on.”

Andrew grabbed her wrist, chuckling. “Fran, you’re acting strange today, like you’re avoiding me on purpose. The more you try to hide, the more I won’t let it go!”

Francesca struggled a bit but could not break free. She sighed in surrender. “Andrew, I’m not avoiding you. I just…”

“Just what?”

“I just feel… embarrassed. I’m sorry for avoiding you!”

Andrew froze for a moment before understanding. With a mischievous grin, he asked, “Fran, do you blame me for what happened yesterday?”

Francesca flushed with embarrassment. “I don’t blame you, but can we please not talk about what happened yesterday?”

Andrew shook his head. “Why not? What happened yesterday isn’t something to be ashamed of.”

Francesca bit her lip, her face burning with shame. “Please, Andrew, I beg you, don’t bring it up again. I know I must’ve looked… wild. But the effects of Enthralling Essence were just too intense. Everything I said, I couldn’t help it.”

Seeing her look so vulnerable, Andrew paused. “Wild? Fran, what are you talking about? Yesterday, you didn’t look wild at all.”

Francesca lifted her head, clearly doubtful. “Really? But I clearly remember saying so many… embarrassing things. Honestly, I really regret it now!”

Andrew chuckled lightly. “Compared to what you did, those words were nothing. Fran, you still remember everything from yesterday, right?”

Francesca, frustrated, rushed forward and covered Andrew's mouth with her hand, grinding her teeth. “Andrew, don’t you dare mention what I did yesterday! Not a single word. Otherwise, I’ll be mad at you and never talk to you again.”

Andrew raised an eyebrow. “So, you remember everything you did yesterday, even in that situation?”

Francesca had been in a deep, confused trance the previous day, completely caught up in her emotions. Andrew had assumed that once the effects of the drug wore off, she would forget everything, like someone after a night of heavy drinking.

However, it seemed like she remembered certain things after all.