Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 39

Vivian guessed that he probably saw her calling at the staircase. However, as she could not think of an explanation on the spot, she merely replied, “Well, it’s just some stuff at work. It’s not anything important.”

Vivian was not deliberately trying to conceal her mother’s condition from Finnick. It was because she really did not know how to bring it up.

If she said that her mother was severely ill and she was in dire need of money for her treatment, it would sound like she was demanding money from Finnick.

Although they were married and she was starting to develop some reliance on Finnick, she was still unwilling to reveal her vulnerabilities to others.

Perhaps, this was a habit she had cultivated since young. Her mother always reminded her that even if everyone mocked her for not having a father and for being an illegitimate child, she must never display any weaknesses. She must never let someone else make a joke out of her.

When Finnick noticed that Vivian’s gaze flitted, he pondered for a while and decided against asking further.

Naturally, he knew about her mother’s condition.

However, he did not plan on taking the initiative to offer her help. As he knew how sensitive and stubborn she was, he was afraid of affecting the fragile trust between them.

Let’s take it slow. I don’t want to scare her.

with her

so decisive during business negotiations, to become so

end, he merely said, “After the meal, I’ll send you

a sigh of relief that Finnick did not insist on sending her

this mean that he’s starting to think

Before she could sit at her desk, the secretary informed her that Fabian

Vivian’s heart sank.

giving her a rough time.

that puzzling thought, she walked

how may I help

point. “I heard that you’re collecting your salary in

“Yes,

money?” Fabian scoffed coldly. “What

feel her fingertips trembling. Her voice turned frostily as well as she rebuked, “That’s the Finance Department’s business. As the Chief

for something shady?” When Fabian saw that Vivian was avoiding the question, his mocking tone

took a deep breath and smirked. “I want to buy a bag that’s just been released. It’s a limited edition. If I don’t collect my salary in advance, I won’t be