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.”

was taken aback. “Darling, no wonder you’re considered the most beautiful among the Four Beauties

beauty and impressive abilities, she possessed an elegance that set her apart.

all, Bernice was empathetic, offering men the utmost understanding and tolerance.

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

“So, I feel like it’s you who’s not good enough for me

Bruce returned to

were sitting in the

the first to

do you expect?” Bruce huffed, feeling quite irritated at the moment due to Finnegan’s statement that

us that he has such abilities. If we had

angry anymore. After what happened this morning, we realiz our mistake.

softened considerably

heights. Also, not a single word about

we just discussed inviting Bernice and Finnegan over for dinner at our

sure 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 over to our house. You should do your best to mend fences.”

of Finnegan’s statement that Timothy was not his biological grandson.

at Sapphire with a troubled heart, then withdrew his gaze. “I’m a bit tired since I didn’t take a nap. I’ll go rest in the study. You guys carry on chatting.”

him go upstairs, Timothy whispered, “Grandma, Grandpa has

“Mom, your plan is brilliant. If

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

made up my mind. If this continues, your family will only get the scraps of the Zimmerman

expression stiffened slightly. She nodded reluctantly. “I understand

was naturally unaware of the ulterior motives behind Millicent’s and the others’

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