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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money, he did not dare seek her out in regard to the present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car

been ruined when she should have been in the limelight had Amelia on the

come with me later when the party wraps up. My brother said he’d bring us. out to make the acquaintance of a senior executive from Pentariver Group. He can help you. gain entry into the company for an internship and ensure that you’re offered a permanent position.”

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 to show off with his

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

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

it, merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey, and Nancy

things were 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

frown marred Finnegan’s countenance, and a cold gleam

made

naïve and did not suspect anything malicious. “Thank

up, chose to remain silent. Oh well, I’ll

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

around Amelia, Xandra

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already driven it away. As such, Xandra and two other cla*smates hitched a ride with Amelia in

been parked at the left of the

foot the bill. “My brother knew we’d be drinking a lot, so

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

I’ll definitely be there early.”

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

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

over to

Lindsey to get

way, if you want to

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

on the head. “Let your brother go with you, silly. It’s obvious that Amelia isn’t a magnanimous person. It’s best

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

designated driver