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.

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

their reports, giving a comment or order here

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

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

suddenly called out to

this document to Mr. Norton for

the other woman. Her voice was slightly pleading as she uttered, “Lesley, I

senior editor, 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 you’re all that

had no choice but to reply, “Don’t be silly, Lesley. I’ll

Fabian’s office. Standing in front of the door, she took several deep breaths to calm herself before raising her hand

Knock, knock.

simple motion seemed to have

“Come in.”

voice invite her in, she pushed

lavish as Finnick’s, it was still quite luxuriously furnished. The man was sitting behind his desk, flipping

“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

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

Sir, if there’s nothing else that

spun around and made her way towards

on the handle of the door, a large hand

narrowed, as he zeroed in on the

to look him in the eyes, she turned her head away and