A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 34 You Are A Jerk

Casper’s father died young, leaving his wife, Jenna Dickson, to raise Casper and his elder sister, Josephine, alone.

Back then, Desmond, who still worked as a teacher, supported their family, including giving Casper and Josephine tuition. As a result, both their families grew very close. Even when the Larkin family got into trouble, their relationship wasn’t affected at all.

During the years Finnegan was absent, the adult Casper helped the Larkin family on many

occasions.

It was a fact that Finnegan was extremely grateful for. “Mdm. Dickson, Casper, thank you for taking care of my family all these years. Going forward, feel free to let me know if you need anything. I’ll not hesitate to help!”

Casper patted Finnegan on the shoulder. “There’s no need for such talk. Haven’t our families. been close all these years?”

Jenna replied with a smile. “Exactly. You’re being a stranger by saying such things. Besides, ever since you were a child, you always talked about marrying Josephine when you grow up. We might very well become one family in the future.”

Despite the casual comment, Casper took it seriously and slapped his own thigh in delight. “That would be wonderful! Finnegan and Josephine grew up together, while both our families know each other like the back of our hands. I have no objections whatsoever to Finnegan becoming my brother-in-law. Furthermore, if they were to be married, it will be even easier to care for the elderly of both families!”

Desmond and his wife, who were worried about the Chomsky family seeking revenge on Finnegan, were elated by the idea.

Considering how close the two families were, Finnegan and Josephine’s marriage would be at match made in heaven.

Surprised at how far the conversation had digressed, Finnegan cleared his throat to change the topic. “By the way, Casper, what are you doing now? Why don’t I see Josephine around?”

“My grades weren’t good, so I started work after high school and am currently in the electrical appliances industry.” Casper was clueless about Finnegan’s attempt at changing the topic. “Josephine took half a day off to move her luggage to her rental apartment. After which, she’ll be heading back to work for the afternoon. If you want to see her, I can make arrangements for you. By the way, she’s working at Firebird Group now. We still haven’t thanked you for that.”

Due to Bernice’s frequent visits to the Larkin residence, she inadvertently got to know

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Josephine. Therefore, upon graduation, Josephine was recruited by the former into Firebird Group’s sales department.

The fact that Bernice even took care of his neighbors surprised Finnegan.

by her kindness, Finnegan suggested to his parents, “Since it’s Rhia’s. birthday today, why don’t we get Mdm. Dickson

dormmate also said that her brother can help Rhia secure an internship in a large company too. Anyway, I prefer to keep this incident from her so that she doesn’t worry. Therefore,

birthday, don’t tell her that our house

for their daughter intensified the

emotions in front of them. “Fine. I’ll only give her the present I prepared

was about to go out for dinner with his parents and Casper’s family when

you alone right

that Rhiannon wanted to speak in private, Finnegan got up to his feet and walked outside. “What’s wrong?”

the cost after that. However, her brother booked a table at Goldarch Hotel, so I’m worried

response. “Doesn’t your dormmate know about your financial

why she apologized and said that it was fine for me to skip it. However, it wouldn’t look good on me to

a while. Since her brother will be there too, it’ll be fine if I

tell Mom and Dad about it. Otherwise, they’ll lecture

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worry. I’ve got your

cooking an excuse to go out, Finnegan got Alisha to send him to Goldarch Hotel. At the same time, he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive the car he prepared as a gift straight to the

arrived, Rhiannon was still on the way there.

Finnegan mumbled, “Why do I get the feeling

Rhia can’t afford it, and yet, got her brother to reserve a table at a

for Rhiannon’s claim that her dormmate had only found out

Jadeborough alone. “You’re overthinking the matter. Perhaps she really didn’t know about the reservation beforehand.”

in her tone as he opened the car door. “I hope that’s true. Otherwise,

want to take me with you? I

ordinary university student. The last thing I

in a difficult position-her friends might distance themselves from

Alisha floored the accelerator. “You’re such

he walked to the hotel’s

fall, Rhiannon and more than ten of her classmates arrived in a couple.

of taxis.

“Finn!”

asked, “I have done some research. It will cost at least twenty thousand