A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 7 Enemy At The Door

mistake. I want you to get on your knees and bow to me nine times. After that, I will break both your legs and have you sign the agreement to move out without any compensation. The thugs you injured last night need that money for their medical bills. Oh, and I hear your sister has matured into quite the woman, so I will have her keep me company for three to five days.” He then tossed the agreement onto the table in front of Finnegan as he continued, “If you agree to all the terms, I will consider sparing you and your family. Otherwise… Well, you know what’ll happen…” Finnegan was clenching his fists so tightly in anger that his knuckles made cracking noises. Had it not been for Quiana holding him back, he would’ve rushed forward and killed Killian in one punch. However, Killian was unaware of his capabilities and simply mistook his behavior as a sign of helplessness. “Hurry up and make a choice, Finnegan. If you don’t, I’ll do something far worse than what I did five years ago!” “I will go to war with you if you so much as lay a finger on Finnegan, Killian!” Bernice shouted as she came in with her b*dyguards. She had come to bring Finnegan some herbs when she saw what was going on. Naturally, she didn’t take too kindly to seeing Killian, who nearly forced himself on her five years ago. “Bernice? When did you wake up?” Killian was surprised. He had asked some of the doctors who treated Bernice about her condition, and they had all told him that she would not regain consciousness ever again. That was why he decided to drop by Finnegan’s house in person when he heard that Finnegan had returned. Otherwise, Bernice would have just gotten rid of Python and the others the way she did twice in the past. “I’m glad to see that you’re all better now, Ms. Zimmerman!” Quiana said happily. The icy-cold look on Bernice’s face was replaced by a sweet smile as she walked up to Quiana and held her hand. “I was able to regain consciousness because Finnegan treated me, Mrs. Larkin.” She then blushed slightly as she looked at Finnegan and said, “Thanks for