A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 38 She Could Not Cry

With a mortified expression, Amelia dragged Dexter out of the bar for the time being. evidently to figure out a way to raise the money needed to foot the bill. Otherwise, they would be utterly humiliated that night.

As for taking off, that would be unrealistic unless they planned to stay home forever henceforth.

“Is that really not our family’s relocation funds, Finn?”

Rhiannon was inwardly gleeful at the sight of Dexter and Amelia in dire straits, but still, she felt guilty about having spent more than a million.

“Don’t worry. The relocation funds are with Mom and Dad. I didn’t use a single cent. That was truly my own money!” Finnegan reassured in a whisper.

“Even then, you can’t splurge like that. You haven’t gotten a girlfriend yet.”

“Well, serves them right for trying to set us up. We definitely have to get back at them!”

A wealth of warmth suffused Rhiannon, and she said nothing further. But at that very moment, she resolved to help her brother bag Lindsey, for the latter was rich. Consequently, he would not need to strive so hard.

It went without saying that Finnegan was oblivious to her thoughts. Smiling, he invited the crowd, who were all wearing stiff expressions on their faces, to help themselves to the wine. “Why are you all just sitting around? Go on and drink!”

Other than Nancy, everyone else appeared awkward. Although Finnegan had the server at the side help to fill the glasses, the drink still tasted bitter to them.

Xandra even muttered, “He’ll be crying later after using the relocation funds to show off.”

About half an hour later, when everyone was wondering whether Amelia and Dexter had made a run for it, the siblings returned.

Grinning widely, Dexter fibbed, “It’s Amelia’s birthday today, so my parents called to talk to her for a bit just now.” Then, he summoned the server who took their order previously. “I’ll pay the other half of the bill now!”

He appeared exceedingly lavish, yet distinct reluctance showed in his eyes.

Beside him, Amelia made it even more evident From her strained smile, it seemed as though she would burst into tears anytime.

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As Dexter had just spent a few hundred thousand of Jessica’s money, he did not dare seek her out in regard to the present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car he gifted Amelia for three hundred thousand and borrowed eight hundred thousand from a senior executive of Pentariver Group, agreeing to some outrageous demands the latter proposed.

been ruined when she should have been in the

wraps up. My brother said he’d bring us. out to make the acquaintance of a senior executive from Pentariver Group. He can help you. gain entry into the company for an internship and ensure that you’re offered a permanent position.”

at such a time, she did not forget to shoot Finnegan a contemptuous look and remarked, “You’re unlike some people who

others nodded with envy written all over their faces, likewise assuming that Finnegan used the relocation funds to give himself airs and that the ones truly capable were someone

started flattering Amelia and Dexter again,

it, merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey, and Nancy

Rhiannon, “Oh yes, Rhia, my brother has also made arrangements for you to intern at Pentariver Group. Remember to go

and a

made no sense that

and did not suspect anything

remain silent. Oh well, I’ll go with her on Monday. They likely can’t do much to her anyway.

they stepped out of the bar after finishing all thirty-eight bottles of wine. Clearly, they all had a bit

an arm around Amelia, Xandra

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it away. As such, Xandra

parked at the left of the bar entrance was nowhere to

“My brother knew we’d be drinking a lot, so he helped to ask the

she reminded Rhiannon once more. “Remember to go over on Monday. Otherwise, you

definitely be

and left. Only Finnegan, Rhiannon, and Lindsey remained at the

hail a taxi home. myself. Also, Ms. Lindsey is probably not working these

over to Ms. Lindsey’s place anyway.”

wanted to convince Lindsey

Finnegan added, “By the way, if you want to go to Pentariver Group on Monday, I’ll go with

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

with you, silly. It’s obvious that Amelia isn’t a magnanimous person. It’s best for you to be careful since your brother put

that was nil, Rhiannon still nodded obediently. “All right, then. I’ll be leaving with Ms. Lindsey

designated driver for

an important matter. “Finn, it’s Ximena’s engagement tomorrow. It’s ao at Goldarch Hotel, I told Dad I couldn’t attend because I’ve got extra lessons. However, he would undoubtedly go

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not expect it to be held

it. Remember to text me when