A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana) Novel

Chapter 160

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 NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

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.”

Desmond and Quiana were taken aback.

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

Nodding his head, Finnegan replied, “It’s… It’s… Bernice!”

Huh?

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

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

Simply due to the disparity in their family statuses, they never dared to imagine any potential

development between Finnegan and Bernice.

But now, Finnegan was saying that Bernice was his girlfriend.

Desmond and Quiana exchanged a glance while Quiana still seemed somewhat dazed. “Finny, stop

joking with us. Could Ms. Zimmerman really be interested in you?”

Desmond also wore a serious expression. “Don’t lie to us just to avoid the issue with Josie.”

“Dad, Mom, it’s true.”

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

Bernice.

In the end, he looked at his parents, who were speechless with surprise. “We’ve 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 why I didn’t tell you!”

Upon realizing that Finnegan 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 a hotel with Josie? What about the girl’s reputation?”

Quiana suddenly blurted out, “Why don’t you break up with Ms. Zimmerman? We’re not a match for

those wealthy families. Josie is a more reliable choice.”

Finnegan’s mouth twitched. “Mom!”

How could she say that?

Finnegan was truly at a loss for words.

Desmond glared at Quiana. “Have you lost 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?”

“I…” For a moment, Quiana didn’t know what to say.

With no other choice, he turned and slapped Finnegan. “This is all your fault, you little rascal! How am i

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supposed to explain this to Mdm. Dickson? This is so embarrassing!”

Desmond asked, “Are Ms. Zimmerman’s parents really okay with this? They don’t look down on our

family?”

“No.” Finnegan nodded. “Mrs. Zimmerman even mentioned the other day that we should arrange a time

for both families to meet and discuss my engagement with Bernice.”

Clearly, there was no issue when the parents of both parties took the initiative to discuss the

engagement.

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

to Jenna. Now, see what happened?”

“So, figure out how to explain it yourself. I’m done dealing with it.”

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

She sat down, slapping his thigh in frustration. “I really don’t know what to do. And how on earth did

Ms. Zimmerman fall for Finny? What does Finny have that makes him worthy of her?”

Their family was just an ordinary one, and Finnegan only had a bit of medical skill.

No matter how hard she tried, Quiana just couldn’t figure it out.

“Mom, don’t think so poorly of your son. I’m heading upstairs now.”

To avoid hearing any more shocking statements from Quiana about breaking up with Bernice, Finnegan

quickly excused himself and headed upstairs.

Desmond slapped his knee and burst into laughter. “It’s quite surprising, but it’s actually better for Finny

to be with Ms. Zimmerman rather than Josie. After all, Ms. Zimmerman is a great girl!”

Quiana gave him a push. “What’s so great about it? We come from different social classes!”

“What a woman’s perspective!” Desmond snorted. “Our families may not have the same social status,

but now that Finny is capable, who can guarantee that he won’t be a match for Ms. Zimmerman in the

future? So, I’ve made up my mind. I will respect Finny’s decision on who he wants to be with. You

should stay out of it and stop worrying about whether Finny is good enough or not.”

Quiana sighed, “What can I do in this situation? How am I supposed to explain this to Jenna?”

Upon returning to his room, Finnegan could faintly hear his parents’ conversation.

However, he didn’t take it too seriously, believing that his parents would ultimately support him. “I think I

can tell Darling now. It’s time for her to meet my parents.”

Just as Finnegan was about to call Bernice, he received a call from Reynard.

The timing couldn’t have been worse for this secret message to arrive. Finnegan answered the call.

“Why are you calling me? Who’s sick this time?”

Reynard gave a wry sinile. “You rascal, didn’t you tell me to call you as soon as I had news about

Golden Hades? If you’re not happy, should I hang up?”

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Upon hearing this, Finnegan, who had just laid down, immediately sat up.

His gaze was intense. “Where is he?”

After taking down the Goldberg Five, Finnegan had been on guard against their leader, Golden Hades.

That’s why he had asked Reynard to help him investigate and inform him as soon as there was any

news.

Reynard responded, “According to the intelligence from Phoenix Team, Golden Hades quietly entered

Gablurg a few days ago, and then his whereabouts became unknown. Based on the analysis, he might

be with the Zymons family!”