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

|||

1/4

Josephine. Therefore, upon graduation, Josephine was recruited by the former into Firebird Group’s sales department.

Bernice even took care of

it’s Rhia’s. birthday today, why don’t we get Mdm. Dickson

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

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

daughter intensified the rage he

in front of them. “Fine. I’ll only give her the present I prepared when she’s back.”

Finnegan was about to go out for dinner with his parents and Casper’s family when Rhiannon

alone

Rhiannon wanted to speak in private, Finnegan got up to his feet and walked outside. “What’s

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

furrowed his brows in response. “Doesn’t your

apologized 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 her brother can help

go over in a while. Since her brother will be there too, it’ll

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

<

2/4

worry. I’ve got

Alisha to send him to Goldarch Hotel. At the same time, he gave Lindsey a call and instructed her to drive the car he prepared as a gift

Rhiannon was still on the way

mumbled, “Why do I get the feeling that

her brother to reserve a table at a place like this. It feels like she’s trying to set

found out at the last minute, Finnegan

to return to Jadeborough alone. “You’re overthinking the

opened the car door. “I hope that’s true. Otherwise, those

you? I can prepare a

an ordinary university student. The

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

“You’re such a jerk

simply smiled as he walked to the hotel’s

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