Ronan's Oak Apothecary had built a modest but respected reputation in Blumedale, so having him gather the herbs was a huge time-saver for Andrew.

However, the moment Andrew stepped into the shop, Janice Bates came running toward him in tears.

"Andrew! My grandpa… he got hurt! Someone beat him up!" she cried, sobbing uncontrollably.

Andrew's brows furrowed. "Janice, stop crying for now. Take me to him."

In the back room, Ronan was lying on a bed, clearly injured. Two red handprints burned