A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

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 bodyguards 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 assured 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.”

seen anyone who could tell medicinal herbs by kind and quantity through a layer of paper.

Do have lunch here if you’re free today.”

side for a seat. Then she ordered

“Sit down as well, Finnegan. I’m not

to sort these medicinal herbs out

after saying that,

tried finding opportunities to spend time in her presence. Right then, however, the man went into the house without even sparing her a glance. A sense of defeat swamped her

her allure.

had actually come over to seek him out

follow him into the house in front of Desmond and Quiana. She could only

at the Larkin residence for lunch. Finnegan also came out

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

Ms. Zimmerman. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even be able to work as a grunt at Firebird Group, considering your education level,” Desmond

gazed at Finnegan

was another embarrassing reason behind that decision she made. Regretfully, she was too shy

down without the slightest hesitation.

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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 done more than enough throughout the past few years. We’re even!”

meant,

a ripe tomato, too

ungrateful, Finny? Rhia offered to introduce a girlfriend to you, but you declined. Now, Ms. Zimmerman arranged

the couple had been hoping that their children could

went doubly for Finnegan.

determined to see him

was neither diligent in looking for a wife

medical skills in the past few years, and I’m really planning to open a small clinic. I

not be in a hurry, but your father and I are frantic!”

the agenda. After all, young people nowadays only get married after dating for a while. If you find someone, then date her for two years. It’ll be about the right time for you

need to worry about me getting a job. As for a girlfriend, let

like me.”

replied, “Sure. We’re good as long as you agree to go

date.”

smile bloomed on Bernice’s face. “Are you really not interested

Zimmerman, but

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