Chapter 217 Think About Me âFinnegan!â
Bernice saw Finnegan in the backyard of Jerome Medical Clinic and immediately rushed into his arms, holding him tightly.
Casper and the others tactfully excused themselves.
Finnegan gently patted Berniceâs back. âDarling, whatâs wrong?â
Bernice lifted her head, forcing a smile. âItâs nothing, I just suddenly missed you.â
She preferred to shoulder these troubles alone.
Little did she know Hailey had already informed Finnegan.
However, Finnegan didnât mention that he already knew.
His face turned slightly cold when he saw the red mark on her cheek. âWho hit you?â
Bernice covered her face. âItâs nothing. Iâm just having a bit of an allergic reaction today.â
âIs it your grandmother?â
In the entire Zimmerman family, apart from Millicent, no one else would dare to lay a hand on Bernice.
Bernice shook her head. âNo, itâs just an allergy, really.â
Finnegan knew that Bernice was worried about him being displeased with Millicent and the others.
He let out a sigh and didnât ask any further. He led Bernice to sit down beside him and said, âDarling, even though we are not married yet, in my heart, you are already my woman. If you ever feel aggrieved, you must tell me, understand?â
Bernice simply responded with a hum.
Finnegan felt helpless but didnât dwell on it. âLetâs eat together later, then.â
Anyway, since I already know whatâs going on, it doesnât matter if Bernice doesnât say it.
Bernice shook her head. âI came over because I missed you. I have to go back to the office and work late tonight.â
As she spoke, she leaned into Finneganâs embrace, seeking temporary comfort.
Finnegan tenderly stroked her hair, falling silent.
His fondness for the Zimmerman family and Liam had already diminished even further.
Indeed, Bernice had come just to stay for a while.
After recollecting herself, she stood up. âIâll be going, then. Donât forget to think about me.â
Finnegan stood up and pulled her into his arms, gently kissing her red lips. âRemember what I said, when you just canât carry on, tell me. You have a man you can rely on. You are not alone!â
âAll right, Hubby!â
Bernice pushed Finnegan away shyly and turned to leave.
By the time Finnegan came to his senses, only the faint fragrance of the woman lingered in the air.
âHubby? Did she just call me Hubby?â
After making sure he had heard correctly, Finnegan picked up his phone. âThen I must live up to this title.â
Bernice didnât want to tell him and worry him, but that didnât mean he wouldnât do anything at all.
Evening arrived in no time.
Jerome and Yuliana, along with Zephyr, all left ahead of time.
Only Finnegan was left in the quiet Jerome Medical Clinic.
Alisha sashayed in, passed through the front hall to the backyard, and naturally sat down next to Finnegan. âDarling, do you feel that Dragon Bay No. 1 Villa is too quiet now, and you donât want to go back? If thatâs the case, I could move in and live with you, you know.â
Finnegan lifted his eyes slightly. âGo get some takeout. Iâm hungry.â
Alishaâs red lips moved slightly.
âYou jerk, you really treat me like a maid. But even maids in ancient times could receive their masterâs favor, yet you never favor me, not even once. Youâre too mean!â
Despite saying that, she still stood up to get some food for Finnegan.
âWho are you?â
Just as she turned around, she saw a woman walk in. She was wearing a hat and a mask, and her figure was sexy.
Finnegan said, âJust get going. It has nothing to do with you.â
She looked suspiciously at the woman in the mask, then turned her gaze to Finnegan.
With a huff, she left, clearly showing signs of jealousy.
âYouâre quite careful, arenât you?â
Finnegan gave the masked woman a casual glance.
The latter approached and removed her mask and hat.
It was none other than Hailey, the assistant and secretary of Liam.
âMr. Larkin, is there something you wanted to discuss with me?â
Finnegan turned his head slightly and asked, âWhatâs wrong with you?â
There were several distinct handprints on her face, and pinch marks could still be seen on her arms and thighs.
Haileyâs eyes instantly reddened. âMr. Sable has lost his mind. Heâs acting like a lunatic.â
Since this morning, Liam had taken his anger out on her three times, treating her as if she was less than human.
He was like a completely different person.
Finnegan thought about what Alisha had said and wasnât too surprised. âIt seems those fifteen days really messed him up.â
âMr. Larkin, you have to help me. If this continues, heâs going to ruin me.â
Finnegan stretched out his hands. âLetâs discuss that when the time is right. For now, whatâs his plan to deal with me?â
Liam still hadnât learned his lesson after being locked up for fifteen days, and Finnegan was not exactly a good person either.
We must nip this danger in the bud.
Hailey managed to compose herself and replied, âHeâs completely changed now. Not only does he not tell, me what heâs up to, but he also keeps it from Axel and Daniel, who grew up with him. So at the moment, I have no idea what he might be planning! My rough guess is that he wants to make your life a living hell, to drive you to despair!â
Finnegan raised an eyebrow. âDoes he know about my situation?â
Hailey replied, âAccording to your wishes, Iâve told him everything I could and kept silent on what I couldnât. For instance, your relationship with the Wahlstrom family.â
Finnegan nodded approvingly and said, âWell done.â
It seems that people like Liam are not the type to let go of their grudges.
Knowing too much about my background will only make him hide deeper, and his plans more intricate.
Then he will wait to deliver the final blow.
Finnegan certainly didnât want to face this situation.
Hailey asked, âMr. Larkin, what should I do next? I have a feeling he wonât be behaving himself while waiting for the Zimmerman familyâs response in these seven days.â
âDo this.â
Finnegan beckoned her to come closer, then whispered instructions into her ear.
He patted her shoulder. âRegardless of the outcome, once this is over, I promise you a lifetime of wealth and power!â
âUnderstood. Iâll be going first, then.â
Hailey left with a heart full of sympathy for Liam.
Before long, Alisha returned, bringing Finnegan a packed mushroom soup and spaghetti.
Finnegan didnât have any particular demands when it came to food. He took it, opened it, and began to eat heartily.
Alisha stretched lazily. âDarling, that seemed to be Hailey, Liamâs secretary. When did you two become acquainted?â
Alisha really didnât know about this matter.
Finnegan took a sip of mushroom soup and said, âWell, it all started when my mom gave birth to a handsome son like me.â
Finnegan is about to start spouting nonsense.
Alisha snorted, changing the subject. âEnough of that. What should we do about Liam? It seems that the fifteen-day lesson didnât make him realize his mistakes. Instead, heâs become even more relentless.â
âCan he be killed?â
Alishaâs eyelids twitched nervously. She was caught off guard by Finneganâs sudden question. âThe Sable family, to which Liam belongs, is the third most influential family in Jadeborough. They even rank within the top ten in Nuthana. Killing him would have significant repercussions.â
Finnegan chuckled. âDonât be so nervous. I didnât say I was going to kill him. But if Vilmar can die, heâs not really a big deal, is he?â
âI just hope he stops making foolish mistakes!â