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 for important

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Mr. Haimowitz will

who had intended to show off, sensed Yahir’s displeasure 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 a secluded corner to sit

They could sense the three

that way and steered Finnegan,

be of equal standing as ours.” Yahir swept his eyes across Finnegan’s family in exasperation and chided Yosef, “Remember not to let these poor relatives interact with us too much. Otherwise, we’ll never be able to get rid of them. Also, these people are not qualified to attend the engagement banquet. Come up with some way to

words openly

was. Wrapping her arms around Yosef’s, she said, “Darling, this is all my fault. My parents wanted to expose my Uncle Desmond and his family to this kind of event, so I agreed to let them join us. If Dad doesn’t like them, I’ll tell my parents to

distinguished members of society. Your relatives” presence will only lower the standard of this

and his parents

family, being able to host such a grand spectacle for an engagement. Would the ceremony be more magnificent than this during the official wedding? How much money would

man allowed him to stay composed and keep his astonishment

in the future will be event grander than this, so you and Dad can feel

he

get a wife. There’s no need to waste your money on keeping up

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

before the banquet began, 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

now. You can come again to attend

took out two hundred in cash

elsewhere, so as not

she wanted to show off in front of Desmond

contacted her moments ago and informed her of how the

triggered Yahir’s displeasure. Therefore, Qahira could only put

parents didn’t want to come in the first place. when you invited them. They only came here because you repeatedly pleaded with them, yet now you’re chasing us away.

insolent after we’ve not met for a few years? How dare you talk back