Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2405

After that, Andrew stopped talking and focused entirely on his work.

Luna spent the time observing while simultaneously searching for the herbs he needed and handing them to him, keeping her moving constantly despite the sweat dripping down her face.

Despite the exhaustion, she was learning at an incredible pace.

Under Andrew's demanding methods, she found that complex herb knowledge suddenly clicked into place. Within just half a day of watching, she had already grasped how to regulate the flames and control the heat.

Andrew even had her practice hands-on to get a real feel for the process.

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Caden said, "Mikayla, it's just as you predicted. General Phelan really did go to Andrew and became his student."

Mikayla clenched her jaw. "Those two bastards."

She still could not accept that Andrew had rejected her, yet he took Luna in so easily.

Caden sighed helplessly. "Mikayla, don't be mad. Andrew's a ninth-grade supreme alchemist. Sovereign's Apothecary only has one like him. It's reasonable that Luna chose to study under him."

Mikayla sneered. "It just proves Luna's clueless and blind. Once Andrew gets kicked out of Sovereign's Apothecary, we'll see how she handles herself. She'll have no choice but to crawl back to Mr. Obern."

Caden's eyes darkened. "Exactly. For someone in the military, she sure lacks basic judgment. She can be pretty brainless sometimes."

Mikayla's smile turned icy. "Tell Mr. Orben about General Phelan throwing herself at Andrew's feet. He's a quick-tempered man, and that'll push him to move faster and crack down on Andrew."

During one of the breaks, Luna casually asked, "By the way, I heard Ms. Rhodes and the others are still in Gabo Creek, right?"

Andrew looked at her. They were sitting only a few feet apart.

Luna was, indeed, stunningly beautiful. When she was calm, her quiet expression carried a touch of coolness. It was not the kind that intimidated, but the kind that drew people in, tempting them to get closer.

However, when she became emotional, whether angry or amused, her face transformed entirely. That faint coldness melted away, replaced by warmth and liveliness that felt impossible to ignore.

"That's right," Andrew replied. "Lauren, Fran, Chantelle, and Rowan are all still in Gabo Creek. The only ones who came with me to Chetvine are Aspen and Natasha."

Luna's hand froze mid-page as she was flipping through the medical book, and her breathing hitched slightly. "Chantelle and Rowan? You've added two more, uh… girlfriends?"