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.

that Bernice even took care of his neighbors surprised

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

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

don’t tell her that our house has been demolished.

parents had for their daughter intensified the rage he felt

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

for dinner with his parents and Casper’s

are you alone

private, Finnegan got up to his feet and walked

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

in response. “Doesn’t your dormmate know about

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 hoping that

understood Rhiannon’s concerns, 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 up.”

and Dad about it. Otherwise, they’ll lecture me for being irresponsible.”

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worry. I’ve got your back.”

excuse to go out, Finnegan got Alisha to send him to Goldarch Hotel. At the same time, he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive the

still on the way there.

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

afford it, and yet, got her brother to reserve a table

that her dormmate had only found out at the last minute,

was still annoyed over having to return to Jadeborough alone. “You’re overthinking the matter. Perhaps she really

pretended not to hear 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.”

to take me with you? I can prepare a huge gift for

just an ordinary university student. The last thing I want is for you to intimidate

even mention Bernice for fear of putting Rhiannon in a difficult position-her friends might distance themselves from her

her eyes at Finnegan, Alisha floored the accelerator. “You’re such a jerk for ordering me around on

simply smiled as he walked to the hotel’s entrance

to fall, Rhiannon and more than ten of