A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 38 She Could Not Cry

With a mortified expression, Amelia dragged Dexter out of the bar for the time being. evidently to figure out a way to raise the money needed to foot the bill. Otherwise, they would be utterly humiliated that night.

As for taking off, that would be unrealistic unless they planned to stay home forever henceforth.

“Is that really not our family’s relocation funds, Finn?”

Rhiannon was inwardly gleeful at the sight of Dexter and Amelia in dire straits, but still, she felt guilty about having spent more than a million.

“Don’t worry. The relocation funds are with Mom and Dad. I didn’t use a single cent. That was truly my own money!” Finnegan rea*sured in a whisper.

“Even then, you can’t splurge like that. You haven’t gotten a girlfriend yet.”

“Well, serves them right for trying to set us up. We definitely have to get back at them!”

A wealth of warmth suffused Rhiannon, and she said nothing further. But at that very moment, she resolved to help her brother bag Lindsey, for the latter was rich. Consequently, he would not need to strive so hard.

It went without saying that Finnegan was oblivious to her thoughts. Smiling, he invited the crowd, who were all wearing stiff expressions on their faces, to help themselves to the wine. “Why are you all just sitting around? Go on and drink!”

Other than Nancy, everyone else appeared awkward. Although Finnegan had the server at the side help to fill the gla*ses, the drink still tasted bitter to them.

Xandra even muttered, “He’ll be crying later after using the relocation funds to show off.”

About half an hour later, when everyone was wondering whether Amelia and Dexter had made a run for it, the siblings returned.

Grinning widely, Dexter fibbed, “It’s Amelia’s birthday today, so my parents called to talk to her for a bit just now.” Then, he summoned the server who took their order previously. “I’ll pay the other half of the bill now!”

He appeared exceedingly lavish, yet distinct reluctance showed in his eyes.

Beside him, Amelia made it even more evident From her strained smile, it seemed as though she would burst into tears anytime.

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her out in regard to the present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car he gifted Amelia for

ruined when she should have been in

the party wraps up. My brother said he’d bring us. out to make the

“You’re unlike some people who

over their faces, likewise a*suming that Finnegan used the relocation funds to give himself airs and

flattering Amelia and Dexter again, dispelling their desolation and making them feel much better.

drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey,

drawing to an end, Amelia said to Rhiannon, “Oh yes, Rhia, my brother has also made arrangements for you to intern at Pentariver Group. Remember to go over next Monday, and don’t be late.”

frown marred Finnegan’s countenance, and a cold gleam glinted in his

was vengeful, so it made no sense that she would still be sincere in helping Rhiannon.

naïve and did not suspect anything malicious. “Thank you,

who initially wanted to speak up, chose to remain silent. Oh well, I’ll go with her on Monday. They likely can’t do much

was past midnight when they stepped out of the bar after finishing all thirty-eight bottles of wine. Clearly, they all had

Amelia, Xandra asked, “Where’s your

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S-Cla*s belonged to Jessica, so the latter had already driven it away. As such, Xandra and two other cla*smates hitched a ride with Amelia in her Mercedes-Benz

at the left of the

car to foot the bill. “My brother knew we’d be drinking

go over on Monday. Otherwise, you won’t stand a chance

I’ll definitely be there

left. Only Finnegan, Rhiannon, and Lindsey remained at the bar

still unaware that their house had been demolished, and Finnegan did not want to tell her about it either. “Rhia, go back with Ms. Lindsey tonight. I’ll hail a taxi home. myself. Also, Ms. Lindsey is probably not working these two days. Have her bring you someplace to practice driving and familiarize yourself with it. I’ve got a surprise

over to Ms. Lindsey’s

Lindsey to get

the way, if you want to go to Pentariver Group on

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

silly. It’s obvious that Amelia isn’t a magnanimous person. It’s best for you to be

of that was nil, Rhiannon still nodded obediently. “All right, then. I’ll be leaving with

called a designated driver for them.