Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 10

He was almost as she had remembered him, albeit the angles of his face were sharper, and had lost the youthfulness that he had during his university years. The way that he carried himself was also a lot more mature and steady.

However, what had changed the most was the expression on his face. Gone was the warmth that she recalled seeing on his face every day. All that was left was a harsh and hard look.

Currently, he was listening to his subordinates’ reports. Every now and then, he would nod and utter out a few commands.

Not once had his gaze ever landed on her, as the group swept past her and entered the Chief Editor’s office.

The color drained from Vivian’s face.

Fabian Norton… Why is he back here? Two years ago, he had suddenly left, without even saying goodbye. Why has he returned now?

It had been two years. She had more or less given up on their broken relationship by now. However, his abrupt reappearance in her life still had waves of emotions crashing against her relentlessly, threatening to drown her entirely.

She did not even know if he had recognized her as she had him, at first glance.

At this, a self-deprecating smirk curled her lips.

Does it matter if he recognizes me or not? He and I… We’re fated to be apart. There’s no way that we can go back to how we’d used to be…

The rest of the day passed in a haze of unease and worry. She was worried that Fabian would recognize her.

Reality would soon prove that her worries were unfounded.

Fabian was kept busy in meetings with the various departments. There would be

giving a comment or order here and there. He never once paid any attention to Vivian, who

of worth to him, he would not have left without a word two years ago. I’ve

passed by agonizingly slow to Vivian. At long last, it was time to get off of work. Not wanting to stay in the office a second longer, she hurriedly snatched

suddenly called out

on, Vivian. Could you take this document to Mr. Norton for me, please? Give him a verbal report

was slightly pleading as she uttered, “Lesley, I have something urgent to attend

Lesley Jenson, was already in a foul mood from a meeting earlier where she had been rebuked. At hearing Vivian’s refusal, a terrible scowl twisted her face. “So, you think that

the sharp words that had escaped Lesley, Vivian had no choice

front of the door, she took several deep breaths to

Knock, knock.

simple motion seemed to have drained all

“Come in.”

hearing his familiar voice invite her in, she pushed the door open

quite luxuriously furnished. The man was sitting behind his desk, flipping through the magazine that had featured the interview

out steadily. “Senior editor Jenson wants me to give you a simple report on the interview with the president of Finnor

lift his head. Thus, Vivian steeled herself and began her

he did not make a single sound. At this point,

best efforts, “Err… Sir, if there’s nothing

spun around and made

landed on the handle of the door, a large hand

were narrowed, as he zeroed in on the ring on her finger. “You’re

him in the eyes, she turned her head away