shuhaige
Chapter 64
Chapter 64
Chapter 64 Give Them A Heart Attack
Quiana now believed that Finnegan had achieved some success and also had some savings.
Nevertheless, she didn’t think it was enough for him to afford Dragon Bay’s No. 1 Villa.
Quiana was worried that her son was being cheated. She wasn’t tempted by the villa at all. Instead, she wanted to have nothing to do with it. “Go and return the villa to Mr. Miles. We have to have a sense of self-awareness.”
Desmond added sternly, “Finny, I know that you can make a decent living with your medical skills now, but it’s a problem when you’re gaining much more than you give.”
To Finnegan’s parents, the villa was the equivalent of ill-gotten wealth.
Unlike others who would already be filled with delight, they were more worried that their son was entrapped in a scheme.
Finnegan turned to Rhiannon, hoping that his sister would help persuade their parents.
To his disappointment, all she gave him was a helpless look.
With a wry smile, Finnegan explained patiently, “Mom, Dad, it’s really not what you think it is. Mr. Miles gave No. 1 Villa to me without any conditions.”
Even then, Desmond and Quiana remained unconvinced.
There’s no way anyone would give away a mansion worth one billion just to see a doctor.
However, taking in the confident look on Finnegan’s face, Desmond softened his tone and said, “In that case, tell me where you get the money for the mansion. Even if Mr. Miles gave you a discount, it would
still cost you a huge sum, wouldn’t it?”
Finnegan had planned to tell his parents that he had a ten-figure savings but decided against. it after realizing the limits of his parents’ knowledge.
Anything that went beyond that would upset them. They would instead worry unnecessarily over something that they couldn’t understand or accept.
What should I do now?
“Mr. Larkin, I understand that you want to make your parents happy, but I think you should tell them the truth.”
Just as Finnegan was wondering how to put his parents’ minds at ease, Mandy arrived with the car.
Finnegan frowned.
Tell them the truth? Can they handle the shock?
“Ms. Langdon, right? You know what’s going on?” Quiana asked Mandy at once.
The latter nodded. “I do, but I’m afraid Mr. Larkin doesn’t want me to talk about it.”
“Don’t worry about it. Just tell me. He wouldn’t dare do anything!”
“All right, then. Actually, Mr. Miles allowed Mr. Larkin to stay in the villa for the time being after he was cured by Mr. Larkin and learned that Mr. Larkin was looking to move. He just wanted to make you happy when he told you that he had bought it from Mr. Miles. It was just an attempt to demonstrate his filial affection for you!” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Finnegan’s eyes lit up when he realized how great Mandy’s idea was.
Even though she had lied to his parents, she had managed to help him resolve his predicament.
Just as expected, Desmond and Quiana were visibly relieved upon hearing her explanation.
They were more accepting of it being Finnegan borrowing the place as opposed to Finnegan being the owner of the place.
Desmond turned around and reprimanded Finnegan, “I always told you to be honest in whatever you do since you were young. Have my words fallen on deaf ears? You gave your mother and me a shock. We thought you received the mansion in return for doing something illegal.”
Quiana, too, lectured her son, “We understand that you’re just trying to be a good son, but lies will be exposed sooner or later. We will only feel even more upset, so don’t ever do this again.”
Mom, Dad, do you really think so lowly of me? Am I really incapable of owning a mansion like this?
Finnegan’s heart was filled with helplessness.
But he decided not to push the matter any further since his parents were more inclined to accept the lie. “Mom, Dad, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have told you Mr. Miles gave me the mansion just to make you happy.”
Seeing that Finnegan seemed sincere, Desmond and Quiana finally nodded in satisfaction.
Desmond looked at No. 1 Villa and said, “That said, I can’t deny that getting Mr. Miles to let you stay in the mansion is still an impressive achievement.”
Finnegan smiled through the suppressed frustration within him. “In that case, you guys should move in here first. It’s a token of appreciation from Mr. Miles after all. We’ll move again once I find a suitable place, how about that?”
Catching the look Finnegan was giving her, Rhiannon joined him in persuading their parents. “Mom, Dad, let’s just stay here for now. It is an expression of gratitude someone has for Finn anyway.”
Finally, despite their initial rejection of the idea, Desmond and Quiana relented. “Fine, we’ll stay. However, Rhia, you have to be careful not to break anything. Otherwise, Finn will have to pay for them.”
Rhiannon exclaimed in delight, “Hurray, let’s hurry inside and take a look. I have never seen such a luxurious mansion before!”
His parents’ agreement to move in brought Finnegan a sense of relief.
“Thank you. I have run out of ideas on how to get them to accept it’
Mandy asked, “Dr. Larkin, I noticed that you don’t seem keen on telling your parents the truth.”
Finnegan explained, “Not exactly. It’s just that they have spent too much time being poor that it takes time for them to accept any changes. It’s just the same as an incapable family member of yours becoming a billionaire out of nowhere. What would you think about that?”
Upon giving Finnegan’s hypothetical situation some thought, Mandy answered, “I would be worried if he was being manipulated!”
Finnegan rubbed his temples in response. “This is my fault too. I overestimated their ability to accept change. I really am grateful to you for today.”
“It’s my honor to be of help, Dr. Larkin!”
At night, Rhiannon lay on the couch in a room on the third floor, her legs resting on Finnegan’s lap. “Finn, this mansion is yours, isn’t it?”
“It looks like you’re the smartest one in the family, Rhia.”
Sitting up, Rhiannon asked, “Then why did you let Mandy lie to Mom and Dad? I’m sure they will be elated to learn the truth!”
“Mom and Dad’s generation do not believe in free lunches.” Finnegan sighed in resignation. “If I were to show them proof that the mansion is mine, I would likely give them a heart attack instead of bringing them joy.”
“I don’t understand!”
Finnegan knocked her on the head before explaining patiently, “Just think about it. What would you think if Mom and Dad suddenly told you that they had a billion?”
Rhiannon blinked and was struck by an epiphany. “Due to the limit to what their minds can accept, they would worry if you were to tell them that the mansion belonged to you. By saying that it was loaned to you, the fact that you would have to return it makes it acceptable to them!”
Finnegan nodded. “That’s why I have to thank Ms. Langdon. Otherwise, Mom and Dad would definitely have moved back to the motel.”
“They’re so hard to understand. When they were poor, they hoped that you would be successful. Now that you are, they’re worried that your wealth is acquired by illegal means.”
Finnegan gave Rhiannon’s hair a tousle. “All right, go back to your room and get some rest. You’re a big girl now, so stop clinging onto me all the time.”
Rhiannon snorted before she jumped to her feet. “Once I have a boyfriend, you’re not going to get the opportunity anymore.” After a brief hesitation, she added, “By the way, I overheard Mom’s conversation with Aunt Qahira some time ago. It started off cordially until Mom inquired about staying over. Aunt
Qahira responded by mocking Mom till she was in tears. Then she insisted that Dad buy a new place instead. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!”
Finnegan narrowed his eyes. “Once I have the opportunity to reveal the truth to Mom and Dad, I’ll make sure Aunt Qahira and her family regret what they have done!”