Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1991
Everyone’s attention turned toward the entrance.
What is he doing here? Joan furrowed her eyebrows slightly.
“Joan.” Larry gradually approached her.
“Oh, who is this? What is he doing here at our supermarket?”
“That’s right. He is the assh*le that can’t keep it in his pants.”
The ladies began to make snide remarks. Obviously, Larry knew they were talking about him.
“What are you doing here?” Joan looked at him inquisitively.
“Something has happened to Lucius,” Larry whispered to her.
“What? How can that be?” Joan dashed out of the supermarket.
Behind her, her colleagues were all filled with concern.
“What happened?” Joan demanded to know.
Larry didn’t know either as he had just received a call from Lucius’ homeroom teacher.
Soon, their car arrived at the school gate.
“Hello, are you Lucius’ parents?” A young and beautiful teacher approached them and asked.
“That’s right. I’m his mom while he is Lucius’ dad. What happened to my son?” Joan grabbed onto the teacher’s arms anxiously.
“Calm down. You will be able to see him soon. Your son is really extraordinary.” The teacher grinned before leaving.
What’s going on? Now that we’re here after hearing something happened to him, why doesn’t the teacher seem to be bothered?
“Dearest teachers and fellow students. How are you? My name is Lucius and the topic of my speech today is ‘My Mom and Dad’.”
That’s Lucius’ voice!
Joan quickly turned around and followed the sound.
“Mrs. Norton, your son is really awesome. He is the first one to go up on stage,” the teacher highlighted beside them.
Suddenly, Joan’s eyes were filled with tears.
Larry hugged Joan tightly as if to comfort her.
“Conflicts are inevitable once two people spend a long time with each other. My parents too are the same. However, for some strange reason, they always make up a few minutes later. Not this time though. It has already been two days, and yet, they have not made peace.” Just as he spoke, Lucius’ eyes darkened.
Very quickly, his speech ended and he was greeted with a round of applause.
“Finally, I would like to thank my parents for giving me their unconditional love and patience. I strongly hope that they will reconcile as soon as possible.” With that, Lucius bowed deeply in Joan and Larry’s direction.
Finally, Joan couldn’t contain her emotions. Tears flowed down her cheeks as she rushed to hug him.
“Alright, Joan, please maintain your composure. We are at the school after all,” Larry comforted her as he gently patted her on her shoulder.
“Mom, Dad,” Lucius ran toward them the moment he came down from the stage.
“Forgive me for using such an inappropriate method in trying to get both of you here.” Lucius lowered his head in guilt.
“Foolish child, it’s not your fault. You’re my son.” Joan’s voice was trembling when she hugged him tightly.
“Come, Mr. Norton. Let me take a family picture for the three of you,” the homeroom teacher suddenly suggested.
Joan quickly wiped her tears away and carried Lucius to face the camera.
“Mmm-hmm. Not bad. Here’s the picture, Lucius. If Mom and Dad quarrel again, you can show this photo to them,” the teacher suggested with a smile.
Suddenly, both Larry and Joan smiled in response.
Lucius’ actions had caused both of them to feel guilty as they didn’t expect their conflict to have affected their son.
Nevertheless, the matter between them was unresolved.
“Larry, I don’t want to drag on this any longer,” Joan plainly remarked.
“As for Lucius, we will hide it from him for the time being. When he is older…” Joan’s eyes were heavy with sadness.
Is she that eager to divorce me? Just so that she can go and see Dustin? Larry clenched his fists as his eyes filled with rage.
