A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 22

Chapter 22 I Will Not Treat It

“Quiana, you have to save Max! He’s your only nephew.”

“What happened, Melinda?”

The following morning, Finnegan had just finished Desmond’s treatment when he heard his aunt, Melinda Cork, crying in their courtyard.

“I’ll go

take a look, Dad,” he said before stepping out of the house, only to see Melinda. clutching Quiana’s hands in sheer desperation and agony.

Upon seeing Finnegan, Melinda let go of her sister-in-law and rushed toward him, seemingly wanting to grab his hand.

Thankfully, Finnegan managed to dodge her in time. I think I know what she’s so upset about… Max must’ve been diagnosed with leukemia.

“Finny, you have to save Max!”

“What’s wrong with Max, Aunt Melinda?” Finnegan replied, feigning ignorance.

Melinda knew Finnegan was merely putting on an act, but given that she needed his help, how could she expose him? “After what you said yesterday, we immediately sent Max for a check-up. It turns out he really does have leukemia, and we’ve already hospitalized him.”

Kind-hearted as usual, Quiana grew increasingly worried. “What? So it’s true that Max has leukemia? What should we do now, then?”

“The doctor said Max requires a bone marrow transplant, and a family donor would most. likely give the best outcome,” Adrian blurted out, looking nothing like his usual quiet and reserved self. “Sadly, Mel, Helen, and I aren’t compatible donors, so we’re turning to you, Finny, and Rhia for help.”

“Please help us,” Melinda begged as she wiped away her tears. “We’d be able to save a lot of money if we can find a family donor.”

Just as Quiana was about to agree, Finnegan pulled her back and fixed his aunt with a cold. stare. “What gives you the right?”

even human? Max is your blood-related cousin, for goodness’ sake. How can you be so selfish?” Melinda fumed.

too, tugged at her son angrily. “How can

Finnegan remained unfazed. “Mom, have you

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families! So what if he eventually loaned us two thousand? That was only because you got on your knees and begged for it. We even had to pay him back double! Have they ever cared about familial ties? More recently,

Finnegan’s articulate speech, Quiana fell silent while the Lanes turned red in the

the past now, Finny. There’s no need for such pettiness. Besides, we’re

you expect me to get on my knees and beg you? Must you be so ruthless?” Adrian chimed in.

Quiana. “Mom, I

son’s impressive medical skills. “Finny, since you were able to treat

never even attended university. How is he able to treat illnesses?”

Finny, you could tell that Max has leukemia, so does that mean you can treat

if I can diagnose the condition, I can also treat it. However, I won’t treat those who are

family are guilty of three of my ten non-treatment

is

cousin. You-”

to head out to run some errands, Mom. See

leaving Melinda boiling with rage. “Finnegan

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b*stard! You’re

“What about you? Are you going to be as cold-blooded as your sc*mbag son? You promised Dad and Mom to take care of us! Is this

“Quiana, is this how you should

to say no to her family. “Finny won’t listen

a hundred-and-eighty-degree turn. “What are you still waiting for, then? Are you

a taxi to Xendale instead of

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