“Did you cut yourself? Let’s get you to the hospital!” Matthew’s expression darkened with concern as he quickly reached for her hand, guiding her toward the door.

Valerie was startled by his reaction and quickly reassured him, “It’s okay, Mr. Grant. It’s just a small cut. I’ll wash it off and put a band-aid on it.”

It was a common mishap for anyone who spent time in the kitchen. Valerie had been handling kitchen knives since she was twelve. Back then, she was so ...