Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1958
Dustin was overcome with embarrassment.
How dare this brat humiliate me this way! The man clenched his hands firmly as his gaze grew icy.
“I have to visit Lucius, no matter how busy I am,” he murmured.
Hmph! Who cares about him if it isn’t for Joan?
“Joan, you’re finally back.” Delilah strode into the ward with a worried look.
“Ms. Young.” Joan stood up and pulled Delilah into her embrace.
In the meantime, Dustin glanced around the ward and felt curious. This is odd. Where is Larry? Isn’t that jerk supposed to stay at the hospital and take care of Lucius?
“Joan, we were so worried. Do you know how long has Larry looked for you? He suffers from insomnia for a period of time…” Delilah babbled on.
Standing beside them, Dustin pursed his lips in disdain.
Why does he still mess around with other woman then? His gaze turned scornful.
Is he hiding because he can’t bring himself to face Joan?
The corner of his lips curved into a mischievous smile. I can’t wait to see how Larry is going to explain to her about the things that happened between him with Gabriella.
In the office, Larry was flipping through a magazine with a solemn look.
Ring! Ring!
“Hello, Larry. Joan is back,” Caspian mumbled.
In an instant, the pen in Larry’s hand dropped on the desk.
“She’s still at the hospital. You…”
“No need. I’ll be there after work.” The man hung up right after speaking.
Caspian stared at the phone, confused yet curious. Doesn’t he yearn for Joan’s return?
Standing up, Larry strolled toward the window and glanced at the sea far away. Uneasiness and trepidation welled up in his heart. I have yet to settle the things between me and Gabriella. What will Joan think if she gets to know about it? Distress was written all over his face.
When she was not around, he couldn’t stop thinking about her. Now that she was back, he felt fearful.
A human’s psychology worked in an enigmatic way. Most of the time, people longed for things that they couldn’t have. But once they had it, they would despise it for no reason.
Ring! Ring!
Glancing at the caller ID, Larry paused for a moment before picking up the phone.
“Hello, I’m back.” Her deep voice sounded strained.
“Thank you,” the man spoke slowly.
Both their tones were impassive, devoid of any emotion. Joan waited for the man to go on, but he fell silent.
In the end, they hung up the phone in less than two minutes.
Perhaps it was out of guilt about leaving him, or she was upset to see Lucius’ condition. Joan hung her head, and her eyes dimmed with sorrow.
“Ms. Ward, Joan came back.”
Hah! She still remembers to come home? Is she here to snatch Larry away from me? This time, she’s bound to lose.
A trace of malice gleamed in her eyes.
“Since when did she come back?” Gabriella asked in an icy tone.
“She just came back today, together with Dustin. They went to the hospital right after that. I heard the boy named Lucius has been admitted.”
“Okay, I got it. Keep a close eye on Larry.” With that said, she hung up.
She came back on the dot. It’s time to let her know the truth. Larry, just you wait! You’re definitely going to marry me.
With a frigid gaze, Gabriella clenched her fists tightly.
“Ms. Young, why isn’t he back yet?” Joan was slightly uneasy. Her eyes flicked between Delilah and Lucius, who was in a deep slumber on the hospital bed.
It’s been a while since I last met him. I wonder how he is doing now.
A sense of anxiety spiked in the woman’s heart.
“That’s weird. He isn’t working overtime these days. He usually comes here right after work.” Delilah cast a puzzled glance at the door.
Is he still mad at me? A glint of dejection was in Joan’s eyes.
“Why isn’t Larry here yet? We’ve waited for so long. Is this how he takes care of the child?” Dustin scoffed deliberately.
