Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2008
The assistant who had been standing aside quickly placed the documents back on the table, a cautious expression on his face. Larry glanced disdainfully at the woman before him and continued to work.
“Lars!” a woman outside the office screamed hysterically.
Larry had informed the receptionist that Gabriella was persona non grata. She was now blocking Gabriella from entering the office.
“Get out of my way! Don’t you know who I am? I’m Gabriella Ward!”
Gabriella landed a hard slap on the receptionist’s cheek.
The receptionist glared at her with rage burning in her eyes.
“Ms. Ward, Mr. Norton gave specific orders that you were not to enter his office. I didn’t tell you this so you could leave with your dignity intact, but you’ve left me with no choice. You should leave,” the receptionist stated coldly.
While she had but a handful of interactions with Gabriella, she could tell that Gabriella was an incredibly difficult person. She could also tell that Larry despised her very existence.
“Nonsense! That’s a load of crap! Lars wouldn’t stop me from entering his office. I’m going to be his wife, and I’m pregnant with his child!” Gabriella shouted.
All eyes turned to her at that moment.
“Is she crazy? Mr. Norton’s been married for ages.”
“Yea, how could she claim to be his fiancée? She’s delusional!”
“She’s definitely trying to sink her claws into Mr. Norton.”
A few women began gossiping about the commotion.
“I’m telling the truth! You’d do well to respect me, or I’ll screw all of you once I’m married to Larry!” Gabriella pointed menacingly at the gossips.
“That’s creepy as hell. Let’s go!”
“If she really becomes Mrs. Norton, I’m going to quit!”
The gossips commented snidely.
Gabriella had always been a temperamental woman. Her emotions had become even more unstable since her pregnancy. She lost her temper easily and frequently.
Sometimes, Larry wondered if she might be mentally ill.
“I’m really Larry’s fiancée. The baby in my belly is-”
“Shut up!” A frosty bark reached Gabriella’s ears.
“Lars, you’re finally here! This lady wouldn’t let me in to see you.” Gabriella rushed towards Larry and clung to his elbow.
“Gabriella, what are you doing? I told them myself not to let you in. Do you have a problem with that?” Larry glared at her., clenching his fists in annoyance.
Stupid man, why would he stop me from seeing him? Gabriella tried to rein in her emotions before she explained herself.
“Lars, I just wanted to see you. Are you still sick, or are you all better already?” She made a move to touch his forehead.
Larry ducked to avoid her hand.
“Why are you here to see me?” he asked indifferently.
What other reason could she have other than to latch on to me and torment me?
“We need to pick out a name for our baby.” Gabriella rubbed her stomach slyly.
What a joke! Larry felt this patience running thin. When is she going to stop her delusional act? That kid’s not even mine!
“I’m busy. You can pick a name yourself,” he replied coldly and turned to leave.
“But Lars, it’s always better if both parents come up with the name together.” Gabriella pouted coyly.
“Then I advise you to find the baby’s real father!” He shrugged off her hand.
Gabriella froze in shock.
Does he know? A chilling gaze appeared in her eyes.
I’ve kept it under wraps for so long. How could he find out? She clenched her fists while her eyes burned with rage.
