A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 34 You Are A Jerk

Casper’s father died young, leaving his wife, Jenna Dickson, to raise Casper and his elder sister, Josephine, alone.

Back then, Desmond, who still worked as a teacher, supported their family, including giving Casper and Josephine tuition. As a result, both their families grew very close. Even when the Larkin family got into trouble, their relationship wasn’t affected at all.

During the years Finnegan was absent, the adult Casper helped the Larkin family on many

occasions.

It was a fact that Finnegan was extremely grateful for. “Mdm. Dickson, Casper, thank you for taking care of my family all these years. Going forward, feel free to let me know if you need anything. I’ll not hesitate to help!”

Casper patted Finnegan on the shoulder. “There’s no need for such talk. Haven’t our families. been close all these years?”

Jenna replied with a smile. “Exactly. You’re being a stranger by saying such things. Besides, ever since you were a child, you always talked about marrying Josephine when you grow up. We might very well become one family in the future.”

Despite the casual comment, Casper took it seriously and slapped his own thigh in delight. “That would be wonderful! Finnegan and Josephine grew up together, while both our families know each other like the back of our hands. I have no objections whatsoever to Finnegan becoming my brother-in-law. Furthermore, if they were to be married, it will be even easier to care for the elderly of both families!”

Desmond and his wife, who were worried about the Chomsky family seeking revenge on Finnegan, were elated by the idea.

Considering how close the two families were, Finnegan and Josephine’s marriage would be at match made in heaven.

Surprised at how far the conversation had digressed, Finnegan cleared his throat to change the topic. “By the way, Casper, what are you doing now? Why don’t I see Josephine around?”

“My grades weren’t good, so I started work after high school and am currently in the electrical appliances industry.” Casper was clueless about Finnegan’s attempt at changing the topic. “Josephine took half a day off to move her luggage to her rental apartment. After which, she’ll be heading back to work for the afternoon. If you want to see her, I can make arrangements for you. By the way, she’s working at Firebird Group now. We still haven’t thanked you for that.”

Due to Bernice’s frequent visits to the Larkin residence, she inadvertently got to know

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Josephine. Therefore, upon graduation, Josephine was recruited by the former into Firebird Group’s sales department.

The fact that Bernice even took care of his neighbors surprised Finnegan.

her kindness, Finnegan suggested to his parents, “Since it’s Rhia’s. birthday today, why don’t we get Mdm. Dickson and her family to

internship. A dormmate who happens to share the same birthday has invited her to celebrate it together. The same dormmate also said that her brother can help Rhia secure an internship in a large company too. Anyway, I prefer to keep this incident from her

her that our house has been demolished.

concern Finnegan’s parents had for their daughter intensified

emotions in front of them. “Fine. I’ll only give her the present I prepared

evening approached, Finnegan was about to go out for dinner with his parents and Casper’s family when

alone right now?”

that Rhiannon wanted to speak in private, Finnegan got up to his feet and

a troubled tone, “Finn, can you spare me some money? I agreed to celebrate my dormmate’s birthday and we would split the cost after that. However, her brother booked a table at Goldarch Hotel, so I’m worried that I won’t

“Doesn’t your dormmate know about

replied, “She does. That’s why she apologized and said that it was fine for me to skip it. However, it wouldn’t look good on me to back out at the last minute after inviting. everyone out. Also, I’m

“In that case, I’ll go over in a while. Since her brother will be there too, it’ll

about it. Otherwise, they’ll lecture me

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I’ve got your

he gave Lindsey a

Finnegan arrived, Rhiannon was still on

hotel, Finnegan mumbled, “Why do I get the feeling that Rhia’s friend. is

reserve a table at a place like this. It feels

her dormmate had only found out at the last minute, Finnegan wasn’t

having to return to Jadeborough alone. “You’re overthinking the matter. Perhaps she

hear the grievance in her tone as he opened the car door. “I hope that’s true. Otherwise, those siblings are going to

not want to take me with you? I can prepare a huge gift

ordinary university student. The last thing I want is

a difficult position-her friends might distance themselves from her

“You’re such a jerk for ordering me around on a whim!”

he walked to the

began to fall, Rhiannon and more than ten of her classmates arrived

of taxis.

“Finn!”

quickly approached Finnegan the moment she saw him. While her classmates were out of earshot, she asked, “I have done some research. It will cost at least twenty thousand for so many of us to dine here at Goldarch Hotel. Is it going