A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 143 Insult

Having asked everyone to come over from Bellridge and invite Mandy, Edmund frowned upon witnessing

that scene.

He had planned meticulously to ask Mandy’s hand in marriage, yet she had brought another man with her, making his proposal a joke.

“What’s going on, Mandy?” A woman with a shapely figure and an overbearing attitude strode forward. “Didn’t I tell you to come alone because Mr. Vilmar has a surprise for you?”

Finnegan frowned upon realizing what was going on. Mandy tricked me! She is definitely aware that Vilmar is going to propose to her tonight. That’s why she lied about wanting me to treat a sick friend when Mom met her. That way, Mom will surely speak for her. I couldn’t reject her request because I needed to reassure my parents and repay her for providing them protection in secret. I didn’t at all expect her to use me as a shield. D*mn it, why didn’t I press her for details at the start? I even told her I was fine with attending a gathering with her.

Inside the private room, others started to comment on the duo.

Unperturbed, Mandy hugged Finnegan’s arm tighter. “This is my boyfriend, Finnegan. I brought him here today to introduce him to everyone. You should get up, Mr. Vilmar. My answer is the same as always. Sorry!”

Ariendel Black, who had promised that Mandy would agree to the proposal, asked, “Are you using him as a shield, Mandy? I’m your best friend, yet I know nothing about him.”

Vilmar stood up with a scowl. Because if he didn’t, he’d be further embarrassing himself.

Mandy answered, “We may be best friends, but that doesn’t mean I have to tell you everything. Besides, I only knew Finnegan after I moved to Jadeborough. We haven’t been together for long.” With a polite. smile, she turned to Vilmar. “I hope you won’t insist on marrying me again, Mr. Vilmar.”

Not counting his latest attempt, Vilmar had proposed to Mandy eight times.

She was sick of him, which was why she had asked Finnegan to be her shield.

Of course, she was doing that for another reason, which was to deepen her relationship with Finnegan and complete her grandfather’s request.

Vilmar glanced at Finnegan with contempt before turning to Mandy. “You may have rejected my proposal nine times, but it doesn’t matter. My love for you will stand the test of time, Mandy. However, do you really need to use this guy as a shield to insult me?”

Finnegan, who was already irritated by Mandy’s scheme, raised his eyebrow.

He spat, “So, you think Mandy using me as a shield is an insult to you. What about you? Do you think you’re that excellent? How come you’ve been rejected eight times?”

was stung by the cutting question, a vicious glint flashing across his

conversation! Besides, you seem to be just a commoner. How can it not be an insult to Mr. Vilmar for Mandy to use you as a shield?”

infuriated Finnegan.

had planned to leave Mandy behind to avoid

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Without warning, he wrapped his arm around Mandy’s waist, turned her around when she was

and the crowd were stunned.

Mandy’s eyes as she stared at Finnegan. Following her shock, she hugged him bashfully.

his fists as murderous intent swirled in

senses, Ariendel shouted, “What are you doing? Let go of

continued to hold Mandy’s waist. “So what if I’m a commoner and her shield? I can hug her and kiss her on the lips. Isn’t that enough? I don’t think a man who’s been rejected by a woman eight times needs others to insult him. The

impressed by his witty remark. He’s practically

bubbled in her heart as she witnessed Finnegan’s domineering attitude. She

teeth, Ariendel spat, “How

interrupted. “No matter if you see Finnegan as my boyfriend or a shield, I won’t tolerate any more verbal abuse

he continued to target Finnegan, Vilmar backed down. “Fine. Let’s have

around while shooting a look at

embrace. “You didn’t contact me once after you came to Jadeborough. What were you busy

playboy approached Finnegan and placed his hand on

afford to offend in your life. You should read the room and leave now, buddy. If you do, I’ll ask Mr. Vilmar to let

left without hesitation at the start

was quite irked by

at that point, Vilmar and his buddies

Matthias’ hand away. “Why should I? I’m planning to take her to a hotel after this. How can I

scowled. “Since you’re from Jadeborough, I bet you heard of Mackle Group before. It belongs to my uncle, and they’re backed by Mr. Calandrino. If you don’t leave now and continue to annoy Mr. Vilmar, I may have to ask my cousin to

cousin is Todd. Call him, then.” Finnegan pursed his lips and pushed

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