A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 41 Chased Away

“Are we dressed too casually? Will we embarra*s Raymond and his family?”

Upon arriving at Goldarch Hotel, Quiana felt a little unconfident and out of place as she noticed the endless stream of guests entering the hotel.

Desmond, who was seated in a wheelchair and being pushed by Finnegan, comforted hist wife, “It’s all right. Raymond and his family won’t think like that. Others’ opinions don’t. matter either.”

Finnegan thought inwardly that Raymond and his family were actually the most sardonic. They must’ve invited us over today to flaunt their wealth and put us to shame.

Nevertheless, he didn’t utter those words before his parents. “Mom, Dad, let’s go in for now since we’re already here.”

The trio followed the crowd and walked toward the hotel’s entrance.

Ximena, who had meticulously preened herself, and Yosef who was clad in a suit, were welcoming the guests. Standing beside Yosef was his father, Yahir Haimowitz. The latter had to be there because Winston would be attending the event in person.

Ximena’s

venue.

parents and brother were nowhere to be seen, as they had most likely entered the

“Uncle Desmond, Aunt Quiana, Finny, you’re here.”

Ximena perceptively noticed Finnegan and his family. Her eyes lit up instantaneously, and she even straightened her back as a haughty look spread across her face.

Desmond and Quiana both smiled and replied, “Ximena, congratulations on your engagement.”

However, Ximena merely hummed in acknowledgment before saying, “Yosef, this is my Uncle Desmond and Aunt Quiana. You’ve met my cousin previously. This is my fiancé, Yosef. He’s a member of the Haimowitz family and Pentariver Group. Next to him is my father-in- law, Mr. Yahir Haimowitz.”

After listening to Ximena’s introduction, Desmond and Quiana hurriedly greeted, “Hello. We’ll be a family in the future.”

Yahir and Yosef glanced at them indifferently without giving any response. There was even a hint of disdain flashing across their eyes.

them inside first, so they don’t block the way

14

Mr. Haimowitz will be here soon.”

and quickly urged Desmond, his wife, and Finnegan, “That’s enough. Hurry up and go inside instead of staying here to block the other esteemed guests. Find

rather embarra*sed. They could sense the three regarded them. with

them that way and steered Finnegan, who was suppressing

“Remember not to let these poor relatives interact with us too much. Otherwise, we’ll never

those words openly in

arms around Yosef’s, she said, “Darling, this is all my fault. My parents wanted to expose my Uncle Desmond and his family to

of society. Your relatives” presence will

the banquet hall, Finnegan and his parents found a corner to

of the prestigious Haimowitz family, being able to host such a grand spectacle for an engagement.

allowed him to stay composed and keep his

be event grander than this, so you and Dad

thought he was consoling them.

sufficient if you can get a wife. There’s no need

|||

<

2/4

a faint smile and didn’t speak further. He poured his parents a gla*s of water each and

Raymond, his wife, Qahira Kennedy, and their son, Xavier Larkin, showed up. Xavier was Finnegan’s elder cousin. They deliberately dressed up that day, but their attempt simply caused them to resemble

leave now. You can come again to attend the

Desmond and Quiana were about to greet the trio, Qahira took out two hundred in cash and placed the

and have your lunch elsewhere, so as not to

because she wanted to show off in front of Desmond

her moments ago and

could

gaze darkened. The indignation he suppressed at the entrance earlier rekindled. “Aunt Qahira, what do you mean by that? My parents didn’t want to come in the first place. when you invited

more insolent after we’ve not met for a few years? How dare you talk back to your elders now? Desmond, Quiana, is this how you. educate your son? Did you