A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 160 Because You Are Not Worthy

After giving Mandy a brief lesson, Finnegan arranged for Doom Star to settle down before heading home.

As soon as he stepped into the hallway, he sensed that something was amiss.

Desmond and Quiana sat there, not watching television, not uttering a word.

Seeing his return, Quiana pointed to the couch opposite her. “Finny, come over here!”

What’s happening?

Seeing his parents so serious was a rare sight, which suddenly made Finnegan feel a bit flustered. As these thoughts crossed his mind, he walked over and sat down, asking, “Mom, what’s wrong?” “You didn’t come home last night. Were you staying at the hotel with Josie?”

Upon hearing that, Finnegan understood. It must have been Jenna who called and spoke to Quiana.

He explained right away, “Mom, after dinner at Mdm. Dickson’s house last night, Josephine and I took a walk. Then, because it got too late-”

“No need for explanations,” interrupted Quiana directly. “Mdm. Dickson called this morning. She has no objections to your relationship with Josie, and your father and I feel the same way. Set a date and get engaged to Josie. You two have grown up together. You know each other inside out, and you’re a perfect match.”

Desmond nodded. “Josie is someone your mother and I have watched grow up. We both really like her, so let’s consider it settled.”

The corners of Finnegan’s mouth twitched.

He hadn’t said a word, yet his parents had already made all the decisions for him.

At the same time, he was somewhat confused. “Mom, Dad, didn’t Mdm. Dickson say anything else?”

Under normal circumstances, if Josephine went back this morning, she should have explained last night’s events to Jenna, including the fact that he was now dating Bernice.

It seemed that Jenna made a phone call to Desmond and Quiana, apparently discussing matters related to a wedding.

Quiana said, “Mdm, Dickson can’t wait for you to become her son-in-law. What could she possibly say?”

Clearly, Josephine didn’t say anything, and Quiana misunderstood his intentions.

It was odd that Josephine didn’t stop Jenna. Finnegan didn’t hide it anymore. “Mom, Dad, my relationship with Josephine is purely platonic. I only see her as my sister. We can’t be together. I won’t hide it from you any longer. I’ve had a girlfriend for quite some time now.”

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she heard correctly, Quiana stood up. “You have a girlfriend?”

his head, Finnegan replied, “It’s… It’s…

Huh?

his response, Desmond’s and Quiana’s

certainly familiar with Bernice and even had a particular fondness for her.

they never dared to imagine any

now, Finnegan was saying that Bernice

and Quiana exchanged a glance while Quiana still seemed somewhat dazed. “Finny, stop joking with us. Could

lie to us

it’s true.”

save them the trouble of worrying about his affairs, Finnegan briefly explained his situation with Bernice.

been together for a while now. I was just worried that you wouldn’t accept it, thinking that I’m with Bernice out of gratitude. That’s

first one to suggest to Jenna that Finnegan and Josephine would make a good pair. Desmond was also somewhat angry. “You scoundrel, we will indeed prevent you from being with Ms.

with Ms. Zimmerman? We’re not a match for those wealthy families.

mouth twitched.

she say that?

at a loss for

your mind? Ms. Zimmerman is already with Finny. Just because you think Josie is a better match, you want them to break up? What does that make Finny?”

For a moment, Quiana didn’t

no other choice, he turned and slapped Finnegan. “This is all your fault, you little

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explain this to Mdm. Dickson?

parents really okay with this?

the other day that we should arrange a time for both families to meet and discuss my engagement with Bernice.”

of both parties

wait for Finny’s approval before talking to Jenna. Now,

how to explain it

wanted to say something, but her mind was in a bit of a

know what to do. And how on earth did Ms. Zimmerman fall for Finny? What