A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 263 Ulterior Motives

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Finnegan was friends with the Haimowitz, Miles, and Chappell families from Jadeborough and had the absolute support of the Wahlstrom and Langdon families from Bellridge.

He could even produce the South-North Badge of the Martial Arts Alliance and suppress Oswald,

Bernice felt that even Stephen might not be able to bring forth such connections and resources.

She had this subtle feeling that she might not be good enough for Finnegan anymore.

“Silly girl!” Finnegan chuckled bitterly. “Don’t think like that. All along, I’ve felt that I’m not good enough’ for you. After all, whether it’s your background, your demeanor, or anything else, you’re the type of woman I’ve always idolized in my heart!”

She will always be the woman I idolized no matter who she is.

Bernice was quite content, yet she feigned annoyance. You’re always flattering me. So, tell me, how much room do I take up in your heart?”

“Fifty percent!”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Finnegan gave his answer.

Bernice’s expression stiffened.

Finnegan added, “Fifty percent is for you, and the other fifty percent is for family and friends. After all, I’m not the type to disregard my own kin!”

Bernice had felt a bit upset after hearing the answer, but when she heard Finnegan’s explanation, her eyes instantly welled up with tears. She hugged Finnegan tightly and said, “You scoundrel, you’re so good with words. Did you practice on a lot of girls?”

Finnegan held her close and said, “You’re my first love, my first kiss, my first-”

“Stop it!”

Bernice seemed to know what Finnegan was about to say, so she raised her hand to cover his mouth.

Finnegan laughed and removed her hand. “Let’s talk about the question you were curious about earlier. The South-North Badge of the Martial Arts Alliance-

“You don’t have to tell me.” Bernice shook her head. “I don’t want to know now. All I need to know is that you’re in my heart, and I’m in yours. Nothing else matters! No matter how excellent or powerful you become, Finnegan, in my eyes, you’ll always be that meanie. That’s more than enough.”

taken aback. “Darling, no wonder you’re considered the most

to her captivating beauty and impressive abilities, she possessed an elegance that set

Bernice was empathetic, offering men the utmost understanding and

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beauties of Jadeborough-Wynter, Sasha, and the injured

feel like it’s you who’s not good enough

Bruce returned to the Zimmerman residence.

and others were sitting in the living room, chatting about something

him return, Millicent was the first

else do you expect?” Bruce huffed, feeling quite irritated at the moment due to

you can’t blame us for this morning. Finnegan didn’t tell us that he has such abilities. If we had known he

chimed in, “Dad, please don’t be angry anymore. After what happened this morning, we realiz our mistake. We won’t mess with

softened considerably when

Finnegan is undoubtedly an opportunity for the Zimmerman family to reach new heights. Also, not a single word

In fact, we just discussed inviting Bernice and Finnegan over for dinner at our place, so we can apologize to them in

changed your tune quickly.” Bruce sneered, fully aware of the reasons. “But that’s fine. Later, I’ll call Bernie and ask her to invite Finnegan

a pause, he thought of Finnegan’s statement that Timothy was not his

“I’m a bit tired since I didn’t take a nap. I’ll go rest in the study. You guys carry

Timothy whispered, “Grandma, Grandpa has agreed.”

“Mom, your plan is brilliant. If it succeeds, we won’t have

we really have to do this?

“Enough with the nonsense. I’ve made up my mind. If this continues, your family will only get the scraps of the Zimmerman family’s wealth. Are you okay with

expression stiffened slightly. She nodded reluctantly. “I understand

had already arrived in the study, was naturally unaware of the ulterior motives behind Millicent’s and the

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