A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 24 Do Not Call Me Darling

As everyone speculated about Finnegan’s identity, the man took Bernice’s hand and strolled out of the restaurant.

When they were about to reach the car, Bernice asked, “Is my hand nice to hold?”

Having gradually grown closer to her, Finnegan quipped with a chuckle, “My girlfriend’s hand is fair and smooth, so it’s naturally nice to hold.”

Bernice flushed bright red and retracted her hand. “I only said that to protect you. You’ve got to work harder if you want me to be your girlfriend.”

She was gentle and enchanting yet had a forceful side to her at times.

While she was from an affluent family, she was not condescending like the typical heiress. Instead, she was very much approachable.

At that very moment, her shy expression was also incredibly adorable.

Finnegan could not help but fall for her. “In other words, I still have a chance of winning you over as long as I work harder?”

Bernice’s eyes flickered imperceptibly. “Didn’t you say that matching family backgrounds is crucial? Can you overcome all feelings of inferiority and pursue me without bothering about others’ criticisms?”

“Why can’t I pursue you if I have the confidence to close the gap between us?”

Considering his medical skills and the connections he had built in the past few years, Finnegan believed that he could totally be on par with the Zimmerman family, given sufficient time.

Nonetheless, a question then popped into his mind. “But you’re not giving me a chance because I once saved you, right?” If it were a relationship that stemmed from gratitude, he would not pursue her, even if he had some feelings for her.

Blinking, Bernice replied, “I’m not the kind of person who’d give myself up for a debt of gratitude. It’s just that I don’t hate it if you want to pursue me, and I can give you a chance. So, do you want to try and conquer me?”

She herself was surprised when she said such words. In the past, she felt that it was brazen for a girl to act in such a manner.

However, she was willing to voluntarily take the first step since it was Finnegan.

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Finnegan’s eyes lit up. “Yes. I’ll definitely conquer you and have you beg for mercy on the balcony, in the bathroom, and on the floorboards.

Bernice said nothing, lost for a moment.

man. “What a rogue! Mrs. Larkin said you’d got excellent grades and character since young

devilish smile.

pushed him away and climbed into the car. “I’m not talking to you anymore! Also, call me Bernie starting today. If you continue addressing me as Ms. Zimmerman,

it, my soon-to-be darling.”

rogue! I’m not your darling yet. That has to wait until you’ve won

have imagined that his

so frustrated

You haven’t even won me over, but you’re already calling me intimately.

does seem a bit awkward. In that case, I’ll

But… it’s okay after I agree to be your girlfriend.”

out in the open, Finnegan and Bernice chatted and joked like a couple during the drive. Throughout it all, the splotches of red coloring the latter’s face

vivid.

neighborhood that Finnegan stopped teasing her. “This is the

of

flaming cheeks, Bernice urged, “Let’s

the car, they walked to a cie known as Jerome

two units, while the back consisted of a

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“Why are we here,

me

“Sure, Darling.”

that Finnegan was deliberately teasing her, Bernice chided him for being a rogue. under her breath before asking. “Do

nod, Finnegan answered, “I’ve heard of him when I was young. He’s one of the top ten doctors in Loang, a native of Jadeborough.” Pausing briefly, he studied the clinic

providing treatment for the sick. But after something. happened two years ago, Mr. Magnussen

he’d seemingly vowed to

a vow. He even hung those words in his clinic. But

vacation. Within a few days of their return, however, the family of three fell ill for

end of the day even after he asked some fellow doctors to help. Ultimately, only his granddaughter, Yuliana Magnussen, survived. Even then, rumor had it

Jerome completely. Feeling that he was no longer qualified

raise some money and take Yuliana abroad in search of a cure and hope. Since you said you wanted to open a clinic, I contacted him. He told me to come over to

welled within him toward Jerome. I can only imagine his utter heartbreak after failing to save his

time, he looked at Bernice gratefully