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.

care of his neighbors surprised Finnegan.

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

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

tell her that our house has been demolished. Just let her celebrate her birthday

concern Finnegan’s parents had for their daughter intensified the rage he felt toward the Chomsky family.

of them. “Fine. I’ll only give her

Finnegan was about to go out for dinner

you alone right

private, Finnegan got

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

your dormmate know about

it was fine for me to skip it. However, it wouldn’t look good on me to back out

a while. Since her brother will be there too, it’ll be fine if I show

tell Mom and Dad about it. Otherwise, they’ll lecture me for

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I’ve got

he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive the car he prepared as a

arrived, Rhiannon was still

hotel, Finnegan mumbled, “Why do I get the feeling that Rhia’s friend. is up to no

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

dormmate had only found out at the last

alone. “You’re overthinking the matter.

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

you not want to take me with you? I

university student.

a difficult position-her friends might distance themselves

floored the accelerator. “You’re

smiled as he walked to the hotel’s entrance

darkness began to fall, Rhiannon and more than ten of her cla*smates