Ernest was willing to humble himself and beg to take a student, and he had been refused."Dr. Hunt, I... have some influence in Jadewood. If you take me as your student, I can give you—""Ernest, it's useless. Get up." Edward pulled him to his feet and explained what had happened a few days ago. "If Dr. Hunt's heart's not in it, even if you gave him all your wealth, he wouldn't accept you as a student."Ernest stared at him in shock. "You... you were rejected too?"Edward said nothing. He let out a long, heavy sigh and nodded, silently confirming it.Cassandra smiled faintly at this little episode and turned to Donovan, who was already packed and ready. She hurriedly asked, "Mr. Hunt, how is Mr. Taylor?"Everyone fell quiet, eyes full of anticipation.Donovan replied calmly, "His condition is a little more complicated than your father's. If I hadn't been there, he wouldn't have lasted three days. The immediate crisis is over, but for a full recovery, he'll need ongoing treatme
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