Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1956
At his words, Larry was bewildered.
Lucius’ daily life has been revolving around his school and home. Why does he feel depressed then?
“Ms. Young, have you noticed anything strange with Lucius lately?” He glanced at the woman with concern.
Delilah hesitated for a moment. “Every day during mealtimes, he always asked when Joan would come back. He said he was worried about his Mom, that she might be bullied outside…” she said softly.
Hearing that, Larry’s gaze turned grim.
I see. It’s because of Joan.
The man promptly fished out his phone and dialed her number, but the call didn’t get through. Out of agitation, he took two photos of the boy on the bed and sent them to her.
Ding!
Joan swiped to unlock her phone, and she was stunned by what she saw.
Without hesitation, she called him back straight away.
“What’s going on? What happened to Lucius?”
Her anxious voice and hasty tone gave him an illusion that she was right next to him.
“He’s hospitalized. The doctor said he has been depressed recently,” Larry answered slowly.
Is it because of me?
A panic overtook Joan. Her eyes were filled with remorse.
“Ms. Young said that he often asked when you’re coming back every time he eats. He called me many times too,” the man said in a husky voice.
The woman’s eyes turned red-rimmed as her body quivered.
“Joan, please come back, if you will. The boy really needs you now.”
She could no longer hold back her emotion. Hanging up the phone, she huddled up on the couch with her arms around her knees, sobbing in anguish.
Lucius is admitted to the hospital because of me. It’s all my fault!
Tears trickled down her face and soaked the pillow under her head.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Someone knocked incessantly on the door, but she showed no response at all, as though she didn’t hear it.
“Joan!” Dustin bawled outside the room, but no one answered the door.
The man grew restless and sprinted to the reception counter.
Boom! The door was kicked open forcefully.
What came into sight was the woman who fell asleep with swollen eyes after crying her heart out.
“Joan…” He shook her arm gently.
She was completely unresponsive.
Glancing around, the man didn’t see any pills or medicine.
Thank God she didn’t hurt herself.
He tiptoed into the bedroom, took a blanket, and gently covered her with it. Squatting down beside her, he studied her face.
What happened to her? Why did she cry so sadly? Is it because of Larry? Or…
At these thoughts, Dustin’s gaze darkened.
After what seemed like decades, the woman on the couch gradually opened her eyes. Only then she realized that Dustin was leaning against the side of the couch with his eyes shut.
“Dustin…” Joan nudged his arm.
She wanted to tell him that she was going to return to her country, so Lucius would get well soon.
Staring at the man who was in a deep slumber, she sat up quietly, draped the blanket around his shoulders, and sauntered toward the bedroom.
“Joan!” Suddenly, the man behind her called out loudly.
“Did something come up?” Dustin put the blanket on the couch and marched toward her.
“I’m going back.”
Her unflinching gaze and her resolute expression caught him off guard.
“But you have yet to do the final checkup.” Dustin hurriedly tried to convince her.
However, this was not important to her anymore.
“Dustin, I can’t thank you enough for bringing me here for medical checkups, but I have something urgent to attend to now.” Turning around, she started packing her luggage.
Unexpectedly, the man stepped forward and stopped her, gazing at her with a stern face.
“What is so important that you’re risking your life for it? Is it because of Larry? Is it him?” Dustin clutched her arms.
“Let go of me. It hurts!” She struggled against him.
