A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 126

Chapter 126 I Am Mad

“Why did you hug me?” Cindy expressed her dismay when Finnegan and Bernice accompanied her 15 to her house.

Cindy could not shake off the memory of Finnegan hugging her waist.

In her twenty-nine years of life, no man had ever done that to her before.

“I held

you close to get you out of there,” Finnegan explained with a playful glint in his eyes. “But you the one who held on so tightly that I couldn’t even push you away.

A blush crept up Ci

s cheeks.

She had instinctiv leaned into Finnegan’s embrace, taking him as a source of security.

As she recalled the incident, a blend of embarrassment and indignation washed over her. “Don’t distort the truth! You were the one who hugged me and touched me!”

Finnegan’s lips twitched. “You’re the one who should stop distorting the truth. My darling

you.

re, min?!

He had indeed held Cindy close and even playfully pinched her, but he had not anticipated Cindy being so upfront about it.

Bernice shot daggers at Finnegan surreptitiously before comforting Cindy. “Cin, Finnegan did that for a reason. Don’t be mad at him.”

“He just took advantage of me,” Cindy huffed, but her tone was noticeably less stern. “And he was so evil. He even set Mr. Sable up before leaving, showing no ounce of respect,”

It was evident the Liam had not summoned Alisha. After all, if he truly knew her, he would not have left the restaurant in such a humiliating manner.

Fueled by anger, Solomon would direct his frustration at Liam regardless of the truth.

Finnego uckled. “Looks like you’re not just a pretty face.” Feeling Cindy’s increasing nger, Finnegan quicklifted the conversation. “And as for respect… he can’t stop thinking about Betrice. Why should I show in any respect? If you weren’t Bernice’s best friend. I wouldn’t even pay attention to you.”

you go ahead and wait for me? I want to have a word with Cin.”

with Cindy,

the difference between Finnegand Liam tonight?” Bernic asked, holding Cindy

“But Liam is practically helpless in that situation. Deep down, he probably wanted to protect

Larn in high regard for years, she was hesitant to let bas image shatter in her

isn’t a valid reason or excuse. Claiming to save the attitude to protect someone doesn’t mean

moment as realization dawned on her that instant.

“A man who only weighs the pros and cons of the situation to

quivered.

interest in mind,” Bernice said with a gentle smile. “But don’t need a man who abandon me

hope lie man I’ve chosen is Finnegan!” Bernice gently patted

me and give

stop defending Liam

away while holding hands, Cindy muttered, “Is this all shful thinking on my part?

back, Bernice

taken aback. “Then where do you want

hand away from his and hurried forward. “I want to spend a night with you at a hotel!”

Finnegan was still somewhat dazed. “Darling, are you lusting

“Finnegan!”

joking, but her actions quickly showed him

tugged Finnegan along, found a hotel, and booked

they stepped into the room and entered the bathroom, her cheeks flu

Finneg

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being serious? But I don’t have much exper ace! How long

the ringing of his phone abruptly interrupted

seconds, Finnegan held the phone

Liam’s voice rang out.

paused for a moment and then smiled. “Oh, Mr.

the bathroom, lest Bernice hear their conversation. “You sound like you’ve got a

received treatment at a hospital athliated with the Sable

sponded coldly, “m

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