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The Doctor's Reckoning
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Betrayed by his girlfriend, framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and stripped of his career, Dr. Joaquin Lopez hits rock bottom—until a mysterious family heirloom unlocks hidden powers within him. With newfound skills and enhanced medical abilities, Joaquin fights to rebuild his life while uncovering a web of corruption threatening the hospital he once called home. As rivals conspire to destroy him, Joaquin gains unlikely allies, but as secrets from his family’s past resurface, Joaquin must confront not only his enemies but also the legacy he’s inherited. Can he clear his name, expose the truth, and reclaim his place as a healer for those in need? One betrayal sparked his fall. One chance will define his rise.
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Chapter 1: The Betrayal
Joaquin pushed open the door to his apartment as the exhaustion clung to him like a second skin. His day at Villareal Medical Hospital had been grueling, and all he wanted was a quiet evening with Mikyla. But before he could call out her name, faint voices filtered through the hallway—coming from the bedroom.He froze. The voices were muffled but unmistakable. A man and a woman, their tone teasing, urgent, and far too familiar. His chest tightened as realization dawned. Heart pounding, he moved closer, the words becoming clearer.“So, you think he’ll figure it out?” the man chuckled.“Joaquin?” Mikyla’s voice replied with a scoff. “He’s clueless. The guy’s too naive to suspect anything.”A cold chill swept through Joaquin’s body.‘What?!’“And the position?” the man asked.“There’s only one permanent slot,” Mikyla said smoothly. “Serena might back him, but your dad has the final say, right? That fool doesn’t stand a chance.”‘How can she do this to me?!’The man was Andrew Alvarez,
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The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 49: Leave of Absence
Joaquin arrived at the hospital early the next morning, his steps heavy with exhaustion.He barely got any sleep last night. His mind had been restless, haunted by everything that had happened.Jasmine’s strange behavior still nagged at him, a constant itch he couldn’t scratch. And then there was Miguel—his condition was getting worse, and time was running out.As Joaquin entered the hospital, a sharp, venom-laced voice cut through the hallway.“Well, well, well. Look who’s still acting all high and mighty.”Joaquin sighed, already knowing who it was before he even turned around.Mikyla stood a few steps away, arms crossed over her chest, a smug
Last Updated : 2025-02-15The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 48: Danger coming
Joaquin pushed open the door to his home, rolling his shoulders to ease the tension that had settled in his muscles after the long journey. The place was quiet—too quiet.Then he saw Jasmine.She stood near the window, arms crossed, staring outside as if lost in thought. The dim lantern light beside her cast a soft glow on her face, accentuating the dark circles beneath her eyes.Joaquin frowned. Something felt… off.At the sound of the door closing behind him, she turned and immediately forced a smile.“You’re back.”Joaquin raised a brow. “So are you.”Jasmine hesitated for a fraction of a second before nodding. “Yeah. My errand’s done.”He studied her carefully. There was something in her voice, something guarded.Joaquin walked over to the couch, set his bag down, and sank into the chair with a sigh. “What happened?”Jasmine blinked, and for a brief moment, he saw it—the flicker of uncertainty in her gaze. But just as quickly, she masked it with another small, forced smile.“It wa
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 47: Successful
Joaquin and Cedrick returned to Suarez’s manor under the veil of night, their footsteps muffled against the stone pathways leading to the grand entrance. The weight of exhaustion hung over them, but urgency kept them upright. They had no time to waste.The moment they stepped inside, Rick was already there, waiting, his arms crossed over his chest. His sharp eyes darted between them, reading their expressions.“Well?” Rick asked, voice clipped. “What’s the situation?”Joaquin let out a breath, running a hand through his sweat-dampened hair. For the first time in a long while, he had something close to good news.“We found a way to help him,” Joaquin said, a small, triumphant smile tugging at his lips. “Shinran taught me acupuncture techniques that can slow the poison’s effects.”Rick’s tense posture barely eased. “Slow it? Not cure it?”Joaquin’s jaw tightened. “Not yet. But it’ll buy us time until we figure out how to remove the curse completely.”Rick exhaled sharply, nodding once
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 46: Acupuncture
Joaquin sat cross-legged on the wooden floor of the temple chamber, his muscles aching from the earlier fight, his breath still uneven. Across from him, Shinran Jack remained motionless, his expression unreadable. The flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the walls, the scent of burning incense thick in the air.“Tell me,” Shinran finally said, his voice calm but firm. “What exactly is the Dragon King’s condition?”Joaquin clenched his jaw, gathering his thoughts.“He’s dying,” he said, his voice rough with exhaustion. “The snake venom poisons him. It runs through his veins, and no one—not even the best healers—knows how to counter it. I’ve managed to buy him some time with bloodletting, but just yesterday, the symptoms worsened again. It’s accelerating.”Shinran remained silent for a moment, his fingers tapping lightly against his knee. His deep, thoughtful gaze settled on Joaquin.“Describe the symptoms.”Joaquin exhaled sharply.“At first, it seemed like a normal poisoning—f
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 45: The Monk
The grand temple loomed before them, its towering pillars etched with ancient symbols that whispered secrets of a time long past. Snow clung to its tiled roof, glistening under the dim glow of lanterns hanging along the stone pathway. The monks who had saved them now led Joaquin and Cedrick toward the entrance, their footsteps nearly silent despite the thick layer of frost.Joaquin exhaled, watching his breath swirl in the cold air. The journey had been brutal, his body aching from the battle on the mountain. But he had no time to rest—not when the Dragon King’s life hung in the balance.Cedrick glanced around, his fingers twitching near his weapons, still wary despite their escort. “Damn, this place looks straight out of a legend.”Joaquin remained silent. It wasn’t just the temple that felt ancient. It was the energy here—thick with history and power. He could feel it in his bones.The heavy wooden doors creaked open, revealing a vast hall bathed in golden candlelight. Incense curle
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 44: Journey to the Snow Mountain
Jasmine stood before the massive wrought-iron gates, her heart pounding in her chest. Thirty-five years. Thirty-five long years since she had last set foot here since she had walked away and vowed never to return. And yet, here she was.The mansion beyond the gate loomed in the dim morning light, its towering silhouette just as imposing as she remembered. Time had not softened its grandeur—if anything, it had grown more formidable, standing like an unshaken titan against the passing years. The air was thick with the scent of old earth and blooming jasmine, and for a brief moment, the familiarity of it all nearly made her turn back.But she couldn’t.Not when Joaquin was in danger.Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the heavy gates, the iron groaning under the weight of time and neglect. The gravel crunched beneath her boots as she made her way up the long, winding path toward the main house. Her hands trembled slightly, but she clenched them into fists, willing herself to stay
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 43: Who did this?
Joaquin arrived at the Suarez estate just as dawn painted the sky in hues of deep orange and gray.But something felt off.As he made his way toward the grand entrance, his sharp eyes immediately caught sight of a familiar figure standing near the marble steps—Mr. Alvarez.The old man was speaking in a low, insistent tone to Rick, his presence unwelcome yet demanding attention.Even from a distance, Joaquin could see the sharp glint in Antonio’s eyes, the way his jaw was set in stubborn determination.Joaquin’s steps slowed slightly as he took in the scene.Rick’s expression was tight as he responded, his arms crossed over his chest in a clear show of defiance.The conversation wasn’t going well.Joaquin walked toward them, his footsteps echoing against the polished stone pathway.Rick noticed him first and immediately gestured him over.“Joaquin,” Rick called, his tone clipped. “You’re just in time.”Antonio turned, his sharp gaze landing on Joaquin with something between curiosity a
Last Updated : 2025-02-13The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 42: Secrets
“His name is Shinran Jack,” Rick began, his tone grave. “He trained with me when I first started working as Mr. Suarez’s bodyguard. He also knows the Dragon King personally. That’s why it’s strange that I can’t reach him now.”Joaquin leaned back, crossing his arms. “You think something happened to him?”Rick exhaled sharply. “I don’t know. But Shinran Jack isn’t the type to disappear. Something’s not right.”Joaquin’s gaze flickered toward Miguel, whose breathing remained shallow despite the temporary stabilization. The bloodletting had helped, but it was a bandage over a wound that was still festering beneath the surface.“Are you sure he’s the right person for this?” Joaquin asked.Rick gave him a firm nod. “Shinran Jack is a master of acupuncture. He’s healed people from illnesses deemed impossible to cure. If anyone can help Miguel, it’s him.”Joaquin didn’t hesitate. “Then we leave tomorrow. We can’t afford to wait any longer.”Rick let out a deep sigh. “I won’t be going with yo
Last Updated : 2025-02-13The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 41: No Enough time
Joaquin had just stepped out of the hospital when his phone buzzed in his coat pocket. He barely glanced at the screen before answering.“Mr. Smith, do you—”"Joaquin, we have a problem," Rick’s voice was tight with urgency, cutting straight to the point. "I need you at Mr. Suarez's house. Now. Our driver is on the way to pick you up."Joaquin straightened, sensing the tension in Rick’s voice. He wasn’t the type to panic.“What happened?”“Just get here. Now.”Joaquin didn’t waste another second.“I’m on my way.”The moment the call ended, a black sedan pulled up in front of him. Without hesitation, he slid into the backseat.—The drive to the Suarez estate was a blur of headlights and adrenaline.Joaquin barely registered the city streets flashing past as he clenched his fists, mind racing. The bloodletting should have bought Miguel more time, at least a week. It had only been a few days, and yet… his condition had worsened.Something wasn’t right.By the time they reached the tower
Last Updated : 2025-02-13
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