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.”

Quiana were taken

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Quiana stood up. “You have a

Finnegan replied, “It’s…

Huh?

his response, Desmond’s and Quiana’s eyes widened in surprise.

Bernice and even had a particular fondness

they never dared to imagine any potential development between Finnegan and

saying that Bernice was

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

“Don’t lie to us just to avoid the

it’s true.”

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

was not lying, Desmond and his wife were filled with a myriad of emotions. Quiana’s expression turned somewhat bitter. “How on earth am I supposed to explain this mess to Jenna?” She was the 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. Zimmerman because you’re not worthy. What on earth have you done, you jerk? You have a girlfriend, and yet you spent the night at

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

mouth twitched. “Mom!”

she say

truly at a loss

Just because you think Josie is a better match, you want them to

Quiana didn’t know what to

other choice, he turned and slapped Finnegan. “This is all your

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explain this to Mdm. Dickson? This is so

asked, “Are Ms. Zimmerman’s parents really okay with this?

the other day that we should arrange a time for both families to meet

there was no issue when the parents of both parties

a helpless look, Desmond turned to Quiana. “I told you to wait for Finny’s approval before talking to Jenna. Now, see what

out how to explain it

say something, but her mind

how on earth did Ms. Zimmerman fall for Finny? What does