A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 144

As Mandy snuggled in Finnegan’s embrace, she blushed under the dim lighting. “I was wrong, Finnegan!”

She didn’t expect him to be that mischievous.

Although he didn’t ruin her plan, he did take revenge on her on the spot.

Regret started flooding Mandy’s heart.

“Does it matter if you repent now?” Finnegan sniffed the fragrance of her hair. “I’ve already offended Vilmar. I can tell from his eyes that he’ll kill me if he’s given the opportunity!”

“You can’t blame it all on me.” A bitter stnile curved her l*ps.

While she did make Finnegan her shield through her scheme, he was the one who provoked Vilmar on his.

Own.

“It’s because they didn’t treat me nicely.” Finnegan pursed his l*ps. “You’re to blame, too. If you hadn’t tricked me, I wouldn’t have encountered this group of idiots and started arguing with them.”

Before Mandy could explain herself, Matthias and the others approached the two. “Finnegan, right? It’s no fun if you cling to Ms. Langdon. How about you play some games and have some drinks with us men?”

Mandy grew apprehensive and leaned closer to Finnegan.

It was because she didn’t want others to see Finnegan’s hand behind her.

Vilmar was further enraged upon witnessing Mandy being so close to Finnegan.

He even clenched his fists.

Finnegan cleared his throat and released Mandy. “Games and drinks, eh?”

“That’s right. Dare you accept the challenge?” Matthias smirked.

Mandy finally felt a little better. “Finnegan can’t hold his liquor well. You should drink among yourselves, Matthias.”

Using that opening, Ariendel pulled Mandy closer to her. “Why not let Finnegan drink a little with them, Mandy? After all, he’s with you now, so he should familiarize himself with your circle of friends.”

Mandy frowned. “Ariendel!”

others were targeting Finnegan, so she

guts to drink, Finnegan? If you don’t, you should leave now instead of ruining the mood.”

shot a glance at Mandy, telling her not

smiled. “Sure, I’m up for playing games

he wasn’t blind to Matthias’ goal, but it

him as retaliation for the disdain

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the simplest game. You turn the wheel, and yoù follow whatever instruction that stops at the arrow. You can only pass to the next player if the instruction says so.

It had a

player to drink, ranging from a sip

of them requested the previous and next player

them allowed the player to demand

the player to the next one

weren’t penalties to the player spinning the

might not be able to switch to another player.

on Finnegan’s countenance. “I’m pretty unlucky. I can’t

“If you keep failing, you can ask someone else to help you drink. Besides, there are six sections here that change the player. Even the

drink, he says. He’s clearly trying to divide the risk between his buddies if

mocked, “What’s the matter? Don’t tell me you’re too scared to play.”

The others cackled.

“Who said I’m scared to play? Howeve what’s the fun if there are only this few players? All men here should join in!” Since they want to mess wi me, I suppose

for the trick, Vilmar sauntered toward him with a sneer. “Considering how enthusiastic you seem, I guess

dozen men settled down around Finnegan while the women either sat or

her

himself wants to play. I doubt

No need to be concerned, Mandy.” Confidently,

we decide our turn by pulling straws or

start, and then we’ll go anti-clockwise.” Finnegan

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the others watched him spin the wheel with teasing