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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spent a few hundred thousand of Jessica’s money, he did not dare seek her out in regard to the present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car

should have

later when the party wraps up. My brother said he’d bring us.

great! Thank you, Dexter!” Even at such a time, she did not forget to shoot Finnegan a contemptuous look and remarked, “You’re unlike some people who only know how

Finnegan used the relocation funds to give himself airs and that the ones

flattering Amelia and Dexter again, dispelling their desolation and

merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey,

“Oh yes, Rhia, my brother has also made arrangements for you to intern at

and a

it made no sense that she

naïve and did not suspect

silent. Oh well, I’ll go with her on Monday. They likely can’t do

all thirty-eight bottles of wine. Clearly, they all had a bit

Xandra asked, “Where’s your car?”

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As such, Xandra and two other cla*smates hitched a ride with Amelia in

had been parked at the left of the bar

corners of Amelia’s mouth twitched. Naturally, she was too proud to admit that she had mortgaged the car to foot the bill. “My brother knew we’d be drinking a lot, so he

once more. “Remember to go over on Monday. Otherwise, you won’t

definitely be

time, everyone hailed taxis and left. Only Finnegan, Rhiannon, and

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

go over to Ms. Lindsey’s place anyway.”

Lindsey

his sister’s thoughts, Finnegan added, “By the way, if you want

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

obvious that Amelia isn’t a

nil, Rhiannon still nodded obediently. “All right, then. I’ll be leaving with Ms. Lindsey first.

called a designated