A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 97 Do You Dare

A spry

old woman dressed in cultural attire and whose hair was dark and glossy walked in through the courtyard gate. She appeared highly anxious.

“Old Mdm. Brown,” Romona greeted with a hint of relief. She rushed forward to clasp the old lady’s hand. “I’m glad that you’re here. You need to talk some sense into Uncle Adam. Can you believe he just randomly hired someone to treat Waylynn? Even the top ten miracle physicians are at a loss. How can an outsider possibly help?”

The elderly woman was Xena Brown, the lone female among the top ten renowned doctors of Loang.

Every month, the Wright family would invite Xena to administer a seven-day treatment for Waylynn. They hoped that it would provide the latter respite from the searing pain of her burns.

Romona’s confidence soared as she knew she had backing now. “Finnegan, I suggest you leave immediately. While you might have successfully fooled Uncle Adam and even Granddad, I doubt that Old Mdm. Brown, a respected medical expert, will be taken in by your deceit.”

“Finnegan? You’re Finnegan Larkin?”

Xena pushed Romona aside and rushed over to Finnegan.

Romona seemed utterly displeased as she watched Xena hold the man’s hand and study him from head to toe. “I didn’t know you were actually this young. Seems like the old men weren’t kidding!”

Adam was caught off guard. “Old Mdm. Brown, why are you here?”

Old Mdm. Brown should only arrive a week later.

Xena flashed a warm smile and replied, “Last night, Old Mr. Wright called me and mentioned there might be hope for treating Waylynn’s burns. So, I caught an early flight to ensure I don’t miss out on witnessing a potential miracle!”

Adam nodded. It did not occur to him that his father had tipped her off.

Finnegan, who had guessed Xena’s identity based on the ongoing conversations, introduced himself humbly, “Nice to meet you, Old Mdm. Brown. I am Finnegan Larkin.”

There’s no need to be so formal.” Xena waved her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Her late master had once received guidance from Sawyer and considered him as a mentor.

In terms of seniority, Xena had to respectfully address Finnegan as “Mr. Larkin.”

possibly put on airs

than you. You can just call me Finnegan.”

and said, “That won’t do. If my late master knew about this, he’d say I lacked respect for

finally snapped back to

so polite to

up!” Xena scolded with a stern face. “Mr. Larkin is my senior. If you dare show disrespect again, I’ll give you a resounding slap. Even Old Mr. Quickwood and Old Mr. Wright won’t be able

her side, but to her surprise, she defended Finnegan even more adamantly

Wait a minute!

in realization. “Old

“He is my master’s senior, Mr.

hearing this, Romona stood frozen in

Didn’t her master pass away over twenty years ago? How could he have such a young senior? However, Old Mdm.

on here, but Finnegan definitely isn’t a capable man. I hope you can persuade Uncle Adam to change his mind so that Waylynn’s

to bear grudges,” Finnegan interrupted before Xena could reprimand her. He also signaled

others have no idea how to treat Waylynn’s burns. Even if you have some skills, there’s no way you are more

a bet? If I can heal

expression shifted slightly. “Mr. Larkin?”

“Dr. Larkin, Romona has a bad temper. There’s no

fixed on Romona as he asked, “Do you dare accept the

Romona was

“Fine, I’ll take your bet! But I have an added condition: If you fail. I get to beat you up, and

Just be prepared to be my humble maid.”

prepare yourself for a good thrashing from

changing into sterile attire, they stepped into

on the sterile bed, draped by a

a desiccated, darkened flesh. The gory look was

Waylynn saw them, including Finnegan who was a stranger, she looked fearful, and a raspy

her skin but also affected her ability to

her, “This is Dr. Finnegan Larkin. We have asked him to treat you. There’s no need to

shook her head, inadvertently causing her neck

tending to her wounds, nor did she wish an

as a father, couldn’t suppress his sadness. “Waylynn, please trust me just