A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

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?”

cousin, for goodness’ sake. How

at her son angrily.

Finnegan remained unfazed. “Mom, have you forgotten how they treated us? When

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distance between our 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

speech, Quiana fell silent while the Lanes turned red

the thought of Max’s dire situation was too much to bear, and Melinda shamelessly replied, “That’s all in the past now, Finny. There’s

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

Quiana. “Mom, I hope you’ll listen to me on this matter. Trust me. Some family members aren’t worth helping.”

then, Quiana recalled her son’s impressive medical skills. “Finny, since you were able to treat your father, do you think you can do the same for Max?”

never even attended university. How is he able to treat illnesses?” Adrian asked, clearly taken

joy. “Oh, that’s right! Finny, you could tell that Max has leukemia, so does that mean you can treat it

huffed in exasperation. “Mom, if I can diagnose the condition, I can also treat it. However,

Adrian and his family are guilty of three of my ten non-treatment rules. There’s no way

Max is

cousin. You-”

have to head out

off, leaving Melinda boiling

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heartless b*stard! You’re inhuman!”

and scolded, “What about you? Are you going to be as cold-blooded as your sc*mbag son? You promised Dad and

agony. “Quiana, is this how you should act as a sister and

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

Melinda’s attitude took a hundred-and-eighty-degree turn. “What are you still waiting for,

to Xendale instead of getting a

he exited the car, Rhiannon’s call came in. “Uncle Adrian and Aunt Melinda are utterly disgusting, Finn! They guilt-tripped Mom into testing if she’s a compatible bone marrow donor for that jerk, Max. She also wants me to

gaze darkened as he let out a bitter chuckle. Ha! Why am I not surprised? “Go with her, then. Mom is old and in poor health, so there’s no way