A Healer’s Journey

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.

even took care of his neighbors surprised

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

in low spirits. “Rhia says it’s about time for her to get an 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 so

added, “Since it’s Rhia’s birthday, don’t tell her that our house has been

their daughter intensified the rage he felt toward

“Fine. I’ll only give her the present

about to go out for dinner with his parents and

are you alone right

got up

split the cost after that. However, her brother booked a table at Goldarch Hotel, so I’m worried

response. “Doesn’t your dormmate

good on me to back out at the last minute after inviting. everyone out. Also,

concerns, Finnegan rea*sured her, “In that case, I’ll go over in a while.

it. Otherwise,

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same time, he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive the car he prepared as a gift straight to the hotel.

was still

five-star hotel, Finnegan mumbled, “Why do I get the feeling that Rhia’s friend. is up to no good?”

knows that Rhia can’t afford it, and yet, got her brother to reserve a table at a place like this. It feels like she’s trying

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

over having to return to Jadeborough alone. “You’re overthinking the matter. Perhaps she really didn’t know about the reservation beforehand.”

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

take me with you? I can prepare a huge gift

an ordinary university student. The last thing I

didn’t even mention Bernice for fear of putting Rhiannon in a difficult position-her friends might

the accelerator. “You’re such a jerk for ordering me

he walked to the hotel’s entrance

fall, Rhiannon and more than