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.

fact that Bernice even took care of his neighbors

birthday today, why don’t we get Mdm. Dickson and

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 that she doesn’t worry. Therefore, it would be better for us to celebrate her birthday at a later

it’s Rhia’s birthday, don’t tell her that our house has been demolished. Just let

daughter intensified

didn’t reveal his emotions in front of them. “Fine. I’ll only give her the present I prepared

out for dinner with his parents and Casper’s family when Rhiannon called.

are you alone right now?”

Rhiannon wanted to speak in private, Finnegan got up to

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

in response. “Doesn’t your

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 hoping that

Finnegan rea*sured her, “In that case, I’ll go over in a while. Since her brother will be there too, it’ll be fine if I show

it. Otherwise, they’ll lecture

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worry. I’ve got your

time, he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive

still

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

brother to reserve a table at a place

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

alone. “You’re overthinking the matter. Perhaps she really didn’t know about the reservation

tone as he opened the car door. “I hope that’s true.

with you? I can prepare a huge

ordinary university student. The last thing I want is for you

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

“You’re such a jerk for ordering me around

as he walked to the hotel’s entrance to wait.

than