The Healing Avenger novel Chapter 107

For years, Liam had pursued Bernice, but her demeanor toward him remained as icy as ever.

They hadn't even so much as held hands.

Yet, here was Finnegan, receiving from her the kind of attention that had always eluded Liam. His expression frosted over in an instant. “Finnegan, who are you accusing of disparaging you? Who's the snake in the grass?”

Cindy, visibly disgusted, chimed in, “Finnegan, how do you even dare to show your face here? You may have crossed Rocky for Bernie's sake, but if you hadn't brought her to the bar in the first place, would this have happened? And what does Mr. Sable, with his standing, have to gain from discrediting you? Had it not been for him, we may still be searching for Bernie!”

Her torrent of words made it clear she sided squarely with Liam.

Finnegan's brows knitted in displeasure, his disdain for Cindy heightening.

Her judgment was purely based on prejudice, devoid of any sense of right and wrong.

Yet, before he could speak, Bernice interrupted, “Cin, Finnegan is my boyfriend. I hope you can refrain from harboring any prejudice toward him.”

She was no fool. She could read the subtext of Cindy's cooperation with Liam.

However, for the sake of their years of friendship, she decided against admonishing Cindy.

Bernice knew that Cindy was ultimately looking out for her as the latter thought that Finnegan was not a good match for her.

Cindy hesitated, sensing the hint of fury in Bernice's tone.

Biting her lower lip, Cindy took on a more gentle tone. “He still needs to explain himself, no? Otherwise, not just me, but even your parents won't accept him.”

Liam concurred, “Exactly. Even if you had only offended Rocky to protect Bernie, the root of the issue was you taking her to that bar in the first place.”

“It wasn't Finnegan who took me to the bar,” Bernice interjected, holding Finnegan's hand in a silent plea for him to remain quiet. “I chose to go myself.”

She didn't see the need to bring up the fact that the fight had started because of Josephine.

It would only serve to further isolate Finnegan.

Observing this, Finnegan felt a surge of complex emotions, gratitude among them.

Did I save the galaxy in my previous life to deserve the chance to meet her in this life?

Cindy was skeptical. “Bernie, I've known you for eleven years. You rarely even go to karaoke bars. How could you willingly go to a place like t—”

Before Cindy could even finish, Bernice lifted her right hand. “I swear, if it wasn't for my own choice to go to that bar, may my intestines rot and my body decay!”

Her parents, initially on the fence, were shocked.

“Bernie, don't make rash oaths.”

“We trust you, and we're not blaming Finnegan.”

Cindy and Liam's faces fell, as their efforts to vilify Finnegan had crumbled with Bernice's solemn vow.

Finnegan gently tucked in the stray hairs covering Bernice's forehead. “Silly girl, why take such an impulsive oath? The universe works in mysterious ways.”

Bernice chuckled softly. “I have nothing to fear, for my conscience is clear.”

Their loving demeanor filled Liam's eyes with a gathering storm, though he managed to keep his anger under wraps, if barely.

Patrick and Jennifer shared a glance before the latter approached Finnegan. “Bernie left home early for university, and we always advised her to avoid dangerous places. She promised us she would unless someone could provide her with a sense of absolute safety. Otherwise, she would never go, even if she really wanted to give it a try. Finnegan, it appears you have won her trust. Treat her well.”

Hearing that, Liam dug his nails further into his flesh. Finnegan nodded. “Ms. Jennifer, I will be sure to treat Bernie, as well as the two of you, well. Thank you for raising the woman who will become my wife.”

Bernice's face flushed, and she playfully pinched Finnegan. “Meanie, what are you saying?”

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