A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 8 Do You Think I Will Believe That

“What have you done to me, Finnegan?” Killian roared, enduring the agonizing pain shooting up his limbs as his b*dyguards helped him up.

Finnegan shrugged. “Don’t push the blame on me when I haven’t been anywhere near you. As for your condition, it’s likely karma. It’s your fault for having committed so many evil deeds in the past.”

Killian did not believe in karma, but the excruciating agony rendered him powerless to pursue the truth.

“Hurry up and send me to the hospital!”

As Finnegan watched the man leave in a wretched state, his eyes glinted with murderous intent.

He could have killed Killian right away, but he felt that he would be letting the latter off too. lightly to do so.

He wanted Killian to experience despair in his pain and suffering and then finally agree to the terms proposed earlier.

But even after he had done so, Finnegan had no plans of sparing him or the Chomsky family, He was merely giving Killian a shed of hope. In the end, he would dash it to smithereens to intensify the despair within Killian.

“Finny, does Killian’s condition really have nothing to do with you?” Quiana asked.

She was terrified after having been oppressed by Killian in the

past.

She feared the man’s retribution and was afraid that their family would not be able to withstand it.

To keep his parents from worrying, Finnegan calmly a*sured them he had nothing to do with it. Only then did Quiana and Desmond breathe sighs of relief.

Contrarily, Bernice knew that it was undoubtedly Finnegan’s doing. Smartly enough, she did not point it out.

“These are the medicinal herbs you wanted, Finnegan. My dad has gathered the entire list for you. Take a look and see whether they’re correct

Finnegan reached out and took the medicinal herbs from her. While at that, his fingers accidentally touched hers. She reflexively pulledak, her face flushing bright red.

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Whoa! How sensitive!

Finnegan took a sniff at the package through the wrapping. Immediately, he could tell that the contents were indeed the medicinal herbs he wanted, and their quantities were also accurate. “Everything’s in order.”

of surprise fleeted across Bernice’s eyes. She had never seen anyone who could tell medicinal herbs

Zimmerman. Do have lunch here if you’re

Quiana pulled her to the side for

Bernice hurriedly said, “Sit down as well, Finnegan. I’m not thirsty.”

to sort these medicinal

strode into the house after saying that, stunning Bernice to the core.

the man went into the house without even sparing her a glance. A sense of defeat

her allure.

come over to seek him out that day because she

to follow him into the house in front of Desmond and Quiana. She could only sit there and talk with

for lunch. Finnegan also came out of his

you could work at Firebird Group as her a*sistant. You’d generally be driving her around and compiling information. The pay would be fifteen thousand a

as a grunt at Firebird Group, considering your education level,”

gazed at Finnegan with

another embarra*sing reason behind that decision she made. Regretfully, she

turned it down without the slightest hesitation. “Mom, Dad,

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establish a small clinic in the near future. Please don’t feel obliged to me either, Ms. Zimmerman. I didn’t save you because I hoped that you’d repay me. Besides, you’ve

meant, Finnegan. I

of a ripe tomato, too embarra*sed to speak of her

a girlfriend to you, but you declined. Now, Ms. Zimmerman arranged a job for you, yet you refused again. Are you trying

entire lives, the couple had been hoping that their children could accomplish

went doubly

the incident five years ago, they were all the more determined to see him lead a better life, having both a family and

looking

I’m really planning to open a small clinic. I don’t want to look for other jobs. As for a girlfriend, I’m only twenty-three years old,

in a hurry, but your father and I are

nag you about a job since you have a plan, but the matter of a girlfriend has to be put on the agenda. After all, young people

he did not compromise, Finnegan relented, answering, “Okay. You don’t need to worry about me getting a job. As for a girlfriend, let Rhia make the arrangements, but then you can’t blame me if the girl

like me.”

We’re good as long as you agree to go

date.”

smile bloomed on Bernice’s face. “Are you really not interested in being my a*sistant

offer, Ms. Zimmerman, but Im still inclined toward