A Healer’s Journey

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 k*ssed her on the l*ps.
you
Bernice was dumbstruck when he did that. What is he doing? We’re in public! Must he k*ss 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 embarra*sing!
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 k*ssed someb*dy. 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 k*ss too, Meanie! Let go of me. This is
embarra*sing.”
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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 l*ps 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 b*dy 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.