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.”

considered the most beautiful among the Four

beauty and impressive abilities, she possessed an elegance

was empathetic, offering men the utmost understanding

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Jadeborough-Wynter, Sasha, and the injured Waylynn -perhaps none of them could match up to Bernice’s level.

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

Medical Clinic, Bruce returned to the Zimmerman residence.

were sitting in the living room, chatting about something

return, Millicent was the first to speak. “You’re back?”

irritated at the moment due to Finnegan’s statement that Timothy

this morning. Finnegan didn’t tell us that he has such abilities. If we had known he was even more impres than Mr. Sable, we wouldn’t have opposed his relationship with

be angry anymore. After what happened this morning, we realiz our mistake. We won’t mess with Finnegan anymore, or try

face softened considerably when he

for the Zimmerman family to reach new heights. Also, not a single word about what you saw this morning can be leaked. Otherwise, don’t even dream

“Dad, don’t worry. We know what to do. In fact, we just discussed inviting Bernice

sneered, fully aware of the reasons. “But that’s fine. Later, I’ll call Bernie and

pause, he thought of Finnegan’s statement

with a troubled heart, then withdrew his gaze. “I’m a bit tired since I

him go upstairs, Timothy whispered, “Grandma, Grandpa has agreed.”

your plan is brilliant. If it succeeds, we

bitter expression. “Grandma, do we really have to do this? It doesn’t feel right

my mind. If this continues, your family will only get the scraps

She nodded

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

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