A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 149 Not Your Real Sister

No one had anticipated Casper to ask that question.

Fimegan’s lips twitched.

“Finny, I couldn’t be happier if you could become my son-in-law!” Jenna chimed in, laughing.

The atmosphere grew increasingly awkward.

Josephine flushed crimson. “Mom, Casper!”

“Josephine, what are you shy about?” Casper chuckled, “When you were kids, Finnegan said he would marry you when you grew up. The two of you even pinky-swore it.”

Finnegan managed a bitter smile. “Casper, that was childhood talk. Let’s not joke about it now.”

Josephine kicked Casper under the table. “Yes, stop talking nonsense.”

Her eyes, however, subtly flitted toward Finnegan.

No one could decipher the thoughts swirling in her mind.

Jenna held Finnegan’s hand. “Finny, we have been neighbors for decades. Your parents also agreed that you and Josephine are perfect for each other. Casper is not joking. You should really consider it.”

Jenna’s tone suddenly took on a serious turn.

Josephine’s face flushed an even deeper shade of red. “Mom!”

Finnegan felt a twitch at the corner of his eyes, struck by the sudden realization that his parents and Jenna had choreographed this evening, an orchestrated scheme to bring up the subject of Josephine.

Even though Quiana had mentioned Josephine before, Finnegan had never taken her mother seriously. After all, he only thought of Josephine as his elder sister.

“Mdm. Dickson-”

Just when Finnegan was about to explain that he had a girlfriend, Josephine interjected, “Finnegan, just ignore my mother. She keeps thinking I’ll end up a spinster.”

“You’re already twenty-five,” Jenna said, shooting a glare at her daughter. “When I was your age, you were already running about.”

“Times have changed, Mom. Who gets married so young these days?”

“I didn’t ask you to get married right now. I just wish you were already in a relationship. You and Finny grew up together. Where else are you going to find someone who knows you this well?”

Josephine’s face turned crimson at her mother’s lecture. She was at a loss for words.

treat Josephine as an elder

said. “So, you should think about it seriously. I want nothing. I just want you to treat

type of brother-in-law

right to mention that he already had

up the fact that he

say, “Okay,

made his excuses and got ready to leave, but Jenna

him out.

Finnegan out

I can see myself out the door.

work. Just

that Josephine accompany Finnegan so much

getting into the elevator

“Josephine, you can head back

stay a little longer, lest my mom nag me later.” Josephine strode forward, leaving Finnegan with

cocked her head and eyed Finnegan. “You’ve changed so much in the last five years. A lot must have

a skinny young man when he left

reserved and quiet person back then.

had gotten fitter and

but notice his personality

have I really changed that much?” Finnegan asked.

you

a matter of fact, she still found it hard to believe that it

have you been?

couldn’t help but sigh inwardly at the mention of her debt repayment. “Not only did Ms. Zimmerían pay off my loans, but she also promoted me and increased my salary. So, I’m still

met her true love, but it rurned out to

bumped into Finnegan that night… If Bernice hadn’t paid off

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not think about her fate if she hadn’t

encounter a few sc*mbags in our lives. Just think of

who knows me well, someone my mom thinks is a good match for me next time.”

the time and said, “You should head back now. I’m going

“Finnegan!”

heart jolted as she grabbed Finnegan’s

asked, “Josephine, are you facing any trouble? Just let me know if you have any

she found herself at a loss

wouldn’t have had the chance to work with Firebird Group, and Casper would have still been an electrical product salesman. Just drop by

had not

Casper are like my siblings. There’s really no need to thank me like this. You’d better head back earlier.”