A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 51 Sincerity

As the evening approached, Jerome and Yuliana sent Finnegan and Bernice off.

“Master are you and Ms. Zimmerman really not staying for dinner?” Jerome asked.

With a smile, Finnegan replied, “Mr. Magnussen, once the clinic reopens, we’ll have plenty of time to have dinner

together.”

Since it was Monday the next day, Finnegan wanted to spend the night with Bernice.

Jerome knew what was on Finnegan’s mind, so he respected Finnegan’s answer. “When do you think we can reopen

the clinic?”

Finnegan stopped smiling and replied, “This coming week is too soon. Let’s do it next Friday!”

Finnegan couldn’t open the clinic with a peaceful mind without settling the thing that had been bugging him for the

past five years, and that was the feud with the Chomsky family.

Jerome didn’t probe further and nodded. “I’ll start the hiring process over the next few days. and prepare the

medicines needed. I’ll leave the rest to you, Master.”

“All right. We’ll go now.”

Jerome only told Yuliana to go back after watching Finnegan and Bernice leave.

Yuliana held Jerome’s arm and asked, “Grandpa, Mr. Larkin seems like an extraordinary man, but are you sure

you’re going to address him as your master? You’re one of the top ten doctors in Loang! Besides, you have tons of

disciples!”

In fact, Jerome was considered one of the pioneers in the world of medicine.

Therefore, Yuliana thought her grandfather addressing Finnegan, a man in his twenties, as a master was

inappropriate.

In a meaningful tone, Jerome answered, “Kid, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Once you’ve spent enough

time with him, you’ll realize that it’s my honor to address him so.”

Although Yuliana didn’t know why Jerome valued Finnegan so highly, she didn’t question further. It’s just weird for

me to call him Grandmaster. He’s the same age as me.

That night, Finnegan had a romantic dinner with Bernice at a restaurant. After that, they went on a stroll like how an

ordinary couple would.

“I haven’t even agreed to be your girlfriend. Do you think you’re acting appropriately?”

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Bernice blushed and looked at Finnegan’s arm, which was wrapped around her waist. Prior to this, the most he did

was hold my hand.

“With the right person, nothing can be considered inappropriate or too soon.” Finnegan

smiled.

With that, he turned to look at Bernice tenderly. “In my eyes, you’re the right person for me. Therefore, I think I

should’ve held your waist a long time ago. In fact, we should even be engaged by now!”

Bernice was rendered speechless, and she was blushing as she quickly turned to scan her surroundings.

Seeing that no one had heard what Finnegan said, she pinched Finnegan’s waist and refuted, “Meanic, can’t you be

more of a gentleman? What do you mean by nothing can be considered too soon and inappropriate? Also, you’re

nothing but a sweet-talker, aren’t you? How could we get engaged if I haven’t said yes to you?”

In response, Finnegan grabbed Bernice’s hand and asked, “Ms. Zimmerman, would you be my girlfriend? I want to

be able to make breakfast for you every day.”

ask me to

Bernice blushed even more intensely, and she lowered her head sheepishly. “Did you think you could convince me

by words? I’m not a fool for love. Besides, how could be your girlfriend without offering-”

Suddenly, Finnegan kissed her on the lips.

you

Bernice was dumbstruck when he did that. What is he doing? We’re in public! Must he kiss me here?

“Nice one!”

“Do you see how others get treated by their boyfriends? Why aren’t you doing the same?”

“That’s so romantic!”

Bernice regained her senses when she heard those remarks made by a few onlookers. At that moment, she

blushed uncontrollably and immediately turned around to flee. This is too embarrassing!

Finnegan held her and pulled her into his embrace. “Ms. Zimmerman, you made me fall for you, so you ought to be

responsible for your actions. That was the first time I had ever kissed somebody. Doesn’t that show you my

sincerity?” he whispered into her ear.

Bernice’s heart was racing wildly when she grumbled softly, “That was my first kiss too, Meanie! Let go of me. This

is embarrassing.”

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“Will you be my girlfriend now?” he asked.

B’stard! That’s not the right way to ask a girl that question. Furthermore, I didn’t even stop him when he held my

waist just now. Doesn’t he know my answer yet?

With that in mind, Bernice stomped on Finnegan’s foot. The moment he felt pain and let go. of her, she smiled and

walked off. “Meanic, I feel like drinking tonight. Accompany me,

okay?”

Although she didn’t say it out loud, Finnegan knew he had succeeded.

Hence, he chuckled and chased after her. “Wait for me, Darling!”

Bernice’s face got even redder when she heard him calling her that in the middle of the street. Despite picking up

her pace, she was beaming within. I remember hearing that when a man is willing to show his affection for you

publicly, that means he’s sincere.

The two eventually ended up on a street filled with bars.

Since their relationship had developed, Bernice was no longer as shy as before. While holding Finnegan’s arm, she

said, “I have a question for you. You must answer me honestly.”

“Go on.”

Bernice pursed her lips and asked softly, “Do you think I’m an easy girl? Should I be more reserved?”

Bernice had never been in a relationship, so she didn’t know if things were moving too fast between them.

Therefore, she was afraid that Finnegan would take her as a promiscuous

woman.

Finnegan couldn’t help finding Bernice adorable. “Darling, I would think so if we were merely seeking short-term

companionships. However, I know we both want to spend the rest of our lives together. Hence, I don’t think you’re

a promiscuous woman. Moreover, we’ve known each other for five years. Why would I think of you that way?”

Bernice was relieved to hear that.

She then continued walking forward with Finnegan’s arm in her grip. “Do you want to know why I’ve decided to give

this a go?”

“Is it because I saved your life?”

A tranquil smile appeared on Bernice’s face. “Well, that’s one of the reasons. The main reason. is that I’ve been

hearing about you from Mrs. Larkin over the past five years. I’ve always been wanting to know you better when you

return. I guess I’ve grown to be interested in you since then. After you returned, you saved my life, and that was

when I realized we were meant to

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1. Otherwise, how could you have saved my life twice? Obviously, there’s another reason, but I don’t think that

reason is important.”

The reason she chose to keep from him was the fact that Finnegan had already seen and touched her body when

he saved her life. She was a conservative woman, so she couldn’t bear the thought of having another man do that.

For those reasons, she couldn’t help falling for Finnegan.

In response, Finnegan chuckled mischievously and said, “Darling, I think the last reason has the utmost

importance.”

“Ha! No. Bernice shoved Finnegan aside and entered a bar nearby.

Usually, Bernice wasn’t a sentimental girl, nor would she go to a bar. That night, however, she decided to let loose

and go on a proper date with Finnegan.

Upon seeing her entering the bar, Finnegan couldn’t help thinking he had been there before.

He then lifted his head to see the signage. Oh? It’s this place again.

It was Ark Bar, the bar he went to the other night.

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