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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he did not dare seek her out in regard to the present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car he gifted Amelia for three hundred thousand and borrowed

mere thought that her birthday had been ruined when she should have

she knew that she could not cry. Thus, she forced a smile that looked more like at grimace. “Xan, 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

the moon, Xandra gushed, “That’s 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 to show off with his family’s relocation funds and might

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

flattering Amelia and Dexter again, dispelling their

about it, merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey, and Nancy talked among

Amelia said to Rhiannon, “Oh yes, Rhia, my brother has also made arrangements for you to intern

Finnegan’s countenance, and a cold gleam glinted in his eyes.

clear as day that Amelia was vengeful, so it made no

Rhiannon was naïve and did not suspect

who initially wanted to speak up, chose to remain silent. Oh well, I’ll go

out of the bar after finishing all thirty-eight bottles of wine. Clearly, they all had

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

the car that had been parked at the left of the bar entrance

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

she reminded Rhiannon once more. “Remember to go over on Monday. Otherwise, you

worry. I’ll definitely be

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

Lindsey tonight. I’ll hail a taxi home. myself. Also, Ms. Lindsey is probably not working these two days. Have her bring you someplace

over to Ms. Lindsey’s place

wanted to convince Lindsey to get together with

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

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

go with you, 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.

a designated driver