Chapter 114 You Have Taken a Liking to Dr. Garcia
Some trash, Andrew couldn't even be bothered to deal with them.
He said coolly, "No need. Just send them back and give them a warning. If they come again next time, make them disappear for good."
"Alright." Daryl took the order and quickly left.
Seeing this, Benjamin couldn't help but ask, "You know who's been following you?"
Andrew placed the towel on the armrest and nodded casually.
Benjamin was surprised. "Who? Who's got that kind of nerve? And the key thing is you're not doing anything about it? Don't you realize how special your position is?"
David caught on at this point and said, "Could it be that Michael? He misunderstood things between you and Dr. Garcia before, and now he won't let it go?"
"Did I miss something? This has something to do with Dr. Garcia too?" Benjamin grew curious.
David was about to give a brief explanation when Andrew's phone rang.
The call was from Finnegan.
He immediately raised his hand to stop them from continuing, then answered, "Grandpa."
Soon, Finnegan's voice came through the phone - full of vigor but also full of complaints. "So you still remember I'm your grandfather? I thought all you had eyes for were missions, and you'd forgotten about this family!"
Andrew raised an eyebrow and said coolly, "What are you saying, Grandpa? Weren't you the one who said country comes first, family comes second?"
Finnegan was momentarily speechless, then said irritably, "Even if I did say that, it doesn't mean you should be gone almost the entire year!
Don't think I don't know - you've had far fewer missions lately, yet you're staying in Emerald City all the time instead of coming home.
What's so special about Emerald City that you don't even have time to come back and keep me company!"
Andrew replied dismissively, "There are other work arrangements."
Finnegan was annoyed. "Not even pretending anymore? If you ask me, you're deliberately avoiding the Kingsley family's daughter. Aurelia is perfect in every way, with a line of suitors, so why are you the only one avoiding her like the plague?
Let me tell you, this marriage arrangement is happening whether you like it or not. This is an agreement between the Kingsley family and the Hamilton family.
If you can't go through with it, the Hamilton family will be known as oath-breakers!"
Andrew frowned slightly, his tone growing colder. "I'm not the only descendant of the Hamilton family. Keeping this promise doesn't have to fall on me. Instead of worrying about this, you should focus on taking care of yourself.
I'll come back for Christmas. I'll crush you completely on the chess board, and I hope you won't throw a tantrum when that happens!"
Finnegan protested, "Who throws tantrums? I have a perfectly good temper!"
Andrew just smiled without responding.
It ended with Finnegan hanging up in a huff.
After putting away his phone, Benjamin asked, "Your grandpa's pushing you to come back again? Does he miss you, or is it about something else?"
Andrew answered, "He wants to play chess with me."
Hearing this, Benjamin immediately showed a complicated expression.
Once upon a time, he'd been proud of his chess skills. Among the younger generation around him, he was practically unbeatable.
Until he met Andrew...
Remembering how he'd been forced to play all night and ended up losing everything, including his dignity, his expression became pained and irritated.
He'd even suspected at one point that there was something wrong with the chess set; how else could he lose every single game?
Later, he came to terms with the reality that his skills just weren't good enough, and swore he'd never play chess with Andrew again.
Still, credit where credit was due. "Your grandpa's quite something at his age, still so brave, never giving up despite losing. Truly admirable!"
This time, Andrew didn't respond, only adding, "He also brought up the marriage arrangement between the Kingsley family and the Hamilton family."
Benjamin was taken aback.
He knew about this engagement; it was a century-old agreement made by the Hamilton family elders with the Kingsley family.
The whole thing seemed ridiculous to him.
What era were they living in to still have arranged marriages?
But the Hamilton family held a special position and took their word very seriously; they were clearly taking it for real.
However, knowing Andrew as he did, he shouldn't accept having his marriage controlled by others.
Benjamin's eyes darted around, and he couldn't help probing indirectly. "Bianca's condition has recovered quite well. When she's with people she knows, she's almost like a normal child. This is all thanks to your treatment...
Speaking of which, you have been staying in Emerald City unusually long lately? I have a question, not sure if I should ask?"
Andrew glanced at him. "You look like you're going to ask even if I try to stop you. What do you want to know?"
Benjamin smiled and blurted out, "Do you have any feelings for Dr. Garcia?"
Andrew frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Nothing, I just feel... you rarely pay attention to outsiders, but recently, with Bianca and Dr. Garcia... it seems different." Benjamin tried to put it delicately.
But actually, he felt Andrew's attitude toward Olivia could even be called unique.
They'd known each other since childhood. Back in Harmony City, Benjamin had never seen him be so gentle with any other woman.
Andrew was usually dignified, aloof, and unapproachable - you could say he was downright intimidating!
But Andrew himself seemed unaware, frowning slightly. "How is it different? I'm treating Bianca and having polite contact with her family, that shouldn't be anything special, right? Do you have some particular insight? Let's hear it!"
Benjamin grimaced, thinking to himself, 'Do you perhaps have some misunderstanding about what "polite contact" means?
Who goes out for coffee, painting, and frequent meals as "polite contact"? And the key thing is you agreed to it!
So many socialites and young ladies in Harmony City want to have dinner with you - when have you ever paid them any attention?'
Benjamin was at a loss for words.
But he quickly figured it out.
This psychology master who'd never been in love had one major weakness - he could read other people's minds and guide their feelings and emotions.
But when it came to his own feelings, his awareness was absolutely zero!
Benjamin felt it was necessary to help him sort this out! "First of all, you've always been strictly professional with patients in the past, never having private contact, and after treatment ends, never keeping in touch.
But with Bianca, you've given her gifts, explored her various talents, and made private outings; this already goes against your usual pattern.
As for family members... in the past, which patient's family hasn't wanted to take you to dinner? But did you agree? No, you didn't - except you agreed with Dr. Garcia.
Also, you let Dr. Garcia into your private space; that's never happened before either.
Most importantly, she calls you once and you come over... even if it's just for Bianca, it's still very unusual!
Your personal time is usually off-limits to everyone!"
David, standing nearby, deeply agreed.
He felt Benjamin was still understating it.
Andrew had also let Olivia ride in his car, personally applied medicine to her foot, and put his arm around Olivia's waist!
Sure, these things happened under accidental circumstances, but he'd also stood up for Olivia.
This was completely unlike anything he'd done before!