"Realizing your mistakes, what good does that do? Can it undo the damage done to her health?" Dr. Funke said with a weight in his voice.
"Con, Thalassa has already admitted her fault. Why keep badgering her? That's on you. Besides, Thalassa isn't a doctor. How was she supposed to know how to care for someone already in frail health? I she knew how to take care, wouldn't she have done so already?" Lydia defended Thalassa, firing back at Dr. Funke.
Dr. Funke shot her a glance, "An ungrateful viper." "I've only known you for a few months through the medical community. Thalassa and I, we've been thick as thieves since we were kids. You think that compares?" Lydia retorted.
Thalassa, standing by, felt her heart sink, nervously tugging at Lydia's sleeve, signaling her to stop before Dr. Funke got angrier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe was treading lightly, not wanting to offend Dr. Funke, but what he said next took her by complete surprise. "Right, she's not a doctor. She doesn't know how to care for someone. But I am a doctor, and from now on, I'll be taking care of Astrid. I'll make sure her health improves!" Dr. Funke wasn't just speaking out of anger; his tone sounded like a promise! Thalassa's eyes widened in disbelief, "Dr. Funke, are you serious?" "Do you think I'm joking?" Dr. Funke was back to his usual self with his dry humor.
Thalassa and Lydia exchanged a quick look, their eyes filled with both shock and delight.
Especially Thalassa, who excitedly said, "Dr. Funke, you mean you want to take care of my aunt for the rest of her life?" "Wouldn't it ruin the surprise if I spelled everything out?" Dr. Funke said, his serious expression delivering the most romantic words. Thalassa was overjoyed.
"Thalassa," at that moment, Astrid called out her nfrom inside the house.
"Yes!" Thalassa quickly responded, hurrying over to find Astrid attempting to get up. She rushed to help her. Astrid was still weak, speaking softly, "What joke are you and Dr. Funke up to?" NOW PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES ON "Auntie, we're not joking. Dr. Funke said he wants to take care of you for the rest of your life, to get your health back on track. Dr. Funke is a man of his word, once he says something, it's as good as done. Isn't that right, Dr. Funke?" Thalassa said excitedly, looking back at Dr. Funke.
Astrid also looked towards Dr. Funke, her eyes filled with curiosity and disbelief.
She had heard their conversation at the doorstep but couldn't believe it.
Dr. Funke walked in, looked at Astrid, and said, "Of course, your well-being is now my responsibility. Your niece might not know how to care for you, but leave it to me." "Did you hear that, Auntie? No more frequent trips to the hospital for you!" Thalassa, supporting Astrid's shoulders, was moved to tears.
She had feared her aunt would end up alone in her old age, but now, she had found someone, a highly skilled doctor, no less.
He could treat her at any moment and take good care of her.
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She never imagined that a mix-up at a blind date would fulfill Dr. Funke's r. wish to find a companion; give her aunt someone to rely on in her old age, and address her health issues. It was a win-win-win, an outctoo good to be true! Seeing Thalassa so happy made Astrid smile as well.
Seeing their joy, Dr. Funke's lips curled into a smile, just as his phone rang. Salch The FindNovit.not website on Google to access chapters of early and in the highest quality. Picking up, he heard the voice of David, the assistant to the CEO of the Sinclair group.
"Dr. Funke, our Mr. Sinclair would like to invite you to Royal Estates to treat his leg, the price is negotiable."
"You think Mr. Sinclair can throw money to fix his leg? Tell him to m practice walking on his own. With all his money, he can hire someone to help with his rehab!" Dr. Funke said with a scoff, hanging up the phone X