Chapter 19: You're Practicing Medicine Without a License

With a thud, Gracie Yare dropped to her knees in front of Reid Quinny. "Mr. Quinny, thank you for saving my daughter's life!" Her voice shook as she bowed her head. "I shouldn't have doubted you earlier. Please forgive me!" Reid glanced at her, his expression flat. "Once. That's it." Then he added, cold as stone, "Stay kneeling." Gracie's heart jolted. There was an unquestionable authority in his tone, the kind that left no room for negotiation. "Yes." She swallowed hard. "This is the punishment...