A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 107 Saving The Galaxy

For years, Liam had pursued Bernice, but her demeanor toward him remained as icy as ever.

They hadn’t even so much as held hands..

Yet, here was Finnegan, receiving from her the kind of attention that had always eluded Liam. His expression frosted over in an instant. “Finnegan, who are you accusing of disparaging you? Who’s the snake in the grass?”

Cindy, visibly disgusted, chimed in, “Finnegan, how do you even dare to show your face here? You may have crossed Rocky for Bernie’s sake, but if you hadn’t brought her to the bar in the first place, would this have happened? And what does Mr. Sable, with his standing, have to gain from discrediting you? Had it not been for him, we may still be searching for Bernie!”

Her torrent of words made it clear she sided squarely with Liam.

Finnegan’s brows knitted in displeasure, his disdain for Cindy heightening.

Her judgment was purely based on prejudice, devoid of any sense of right and wrong.

Yet, before he could speak, Bernice interrupted, “Cin, Finnegan is my boyfriend. I hope you can refrain from harboring any prejudice toward him.”

She was no fool. She could read the subtext of Cindy’s cooperation with Liam.

However, for the sake of their years of friendship, she decided against admonishing Cindy.

Bernice knew that Cindy was ultimately looking out for her as the latter thought that Finnegan was not a good match for her.

Cindy hesitated, sensing the hint of fury in Bernice’s tone.

Biting her lower lip, Cindy took on a more gentle tone. “He still needs to explain himself, no? Otherwise, not just me, but even your parents won’t accept him.”

Liam concurred, “Exactly. Even if you had only offended Rocky to protect Bernie, the root of the issue was you taking her to that bar in the first place.”

“It wasn’t Finnegan who took me to the bar,” Bernice interjected, holding Finnegan’s hand in a silent plea for him to remain quiet. “I chose to go myself.”

She didn’t see the need to bring up the fact that the fight had started because of Josephine.

It would only serve to further isolate Finnegan.

Finnegan felt a surge of complex emotions,

my previous life to deserve the chance to meet her in this life?

“Bernie, I’ve known you for eleven years. You rarely even go to karaoke bars. How could

a place

wasn’t for my own choice to go

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parents, initially on the

don’t make rash

you, and we’re not

as their efforts to vilify Finnegan had crumbled with Bernice’s

Bernice’s forehead. “Silly girl, why take such an impulsive oath?

chuckled softly. “I have nothing to fear, for my conscience

with a gathering storm, though

Finnegan. “Bernie left home early for university, and we always advised her to avoid dangerous places. She promised us she would unless someone could provide her with

treat Bernie, as well as the two of you, well. Thank you for raising the woman who will

playfully pinched Finnegan. “Meanie,

Jennifer was amused.

a soft sigh and stepped forward. “Finnegan, Bernie is my treasured

course,” Finnegan assured

and not be in Captain Quickwood’s way

You guys go ahead and get some rest at home. I’ll visit another day,” Finnegan

be going with my mom and dad

and caught up with Bernice

then, Liam did not even deign to hide his fury

amused glance at him and said, “Your plan with Bernie’s best friend to smear my name failed, and you’ve only managed to strengthen my standing in her family. I bet that

but he knew

mine eventually. You’re just a temporary caretaker. And

else…”

with a cold

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decided against physically confronting Liam, given the presence of so

mocked, “That smart mouth of yours is really impressive. How could you even bring yourself to call your girlfriend your wife in front