A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 143 Insult

Having asked everyone to come over from Bellridge and invite Mandy, Edmund frowned upon witnessing

that scene.

He had planned meticulously to ask Mandy’s hand in marriage, yet she had brought another man with her, making his proposal a joke.

“What’s going on, Mandy?” A woman with a shapely figure and an overbearing attitude strode forward. “Didn’t I tell you to come alone because Mr. Vilmar has a surprise for you?”

Finnegan frowned upon realizing what was going on. Mandy tricked me! She is definitely aware that Vilmar is going to propose to her tonight. That’s why she lied about wanting me to treat a sick friend when Mom met her. That way, Mom will surely speak for her. I couldn’t reject her request because I needed to reassure my parents and repay her for providing them protection in secret. I didn’t at all expect her to use me as a shield. D*mn it, why didn’t I press her for details at the start? I even told her I was fine with attending a gathering with her.

Inside the private room, others started to comment on the duo.

Unperturbed, Mandy hugged Finnegan’s arm tighter. “This is my boyfriend, Finnegan. I brought him here today to introduce him to everyone. You should get up, Mr. Vilmar. My answer is the same as always. Sorry!”

Ariendel Black, who had promised that Mandy would agree to the proposal, asked, “Are you using him as a shield, Mandy? I’m your best friend, yet I know nothing about him.”

Vilmar stood up with a scowl. Because if he didn’t, he’d be further embarrassing himself.

Mandy answered, “We may be best friends, but that doesn’t mean I have to tell you everything. Besides, I only knew Finnegan after I moved to Jadeborough. We haven’t been together for long.” With a polite. smile, she turned to Vilmar. “I hope you won’t insist on marrying me again, Mr. Vilmar.”

Not counting his latest attempt, Vilmar had proposed to Mandy eight times.

She was sick of him, which was why she had asked Finnegan to be her shield.

Of course, she was doing that for another reason, which was to deepen her relationship with Finnegan and complete her grandfather’s request.

Vilmar glanced at Finnegan with contempt before turning to Mandy. “You may have rejected my proposal nine times, but it doesn’t matter. My love for you will stand the test of time, Mandy. However, do you really need to use this guy as a shield to insult me?”

Finnegan, who was already irritated by Mandy’s scheme, raised his eyebrow.

me as a shield is an insult to you. What about you?

a vicious glint flashing

Besides, you seem to be just a commoner. How can it not be an insult to Mr. Vilmar for Mandy

infuriated Finnegan.

Mandy behind to avoid

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he changed his mind. Without warning, he wrapped his arm around Mandy’s waist, turned her around when she was about to speak,

the crowd

past Mandy’s eyes as she stared at Finnegan. Following her shock, she hugged him bashfully.

promptly tightened his fists as murderous intent swirled in his

to her senses, Ariendel shouted, “What are you doing? Let

continued to hold Mandy’s waist. “So what if I’m a commoner and her shield? I can hug her and k*ss her on the l*ps. Isn’t that enough? I don’t think a

his witty remark. He’s practically sticking a

bubbled in her heart as she witnessed Finnegan’s domineering attitude. She leaned

her teeth, Ariendel spat, “How

shield, I won’t

Vilmar backed

around while shooting a look at

me once after you came to Jadeborough. What were you

Finnegan and placed his hand on

life. You should read the room and leave now, buddy. If you do, I’ll ask Mr. Vilmar to let

hesitation at the start of

quite irked by Mandy’s

buddies were more irritating to Finnegan than Mandy.

take her to a hotel after this. How can I leave now?”