Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 79

“Who is this ignorant girl and where does she come from?” the elder Mr. Norton reprimanded her sternly, “Know your place! You are not qualified to address me as Great Grandpa as you have yet to marry into the Norton family. Hence, stop commenting about our family matters.”

Ashley was dumbfounded after being admonished and regretted her impulsive decision to speak out.

She had not expected that the scheme she painstakingly put in place didn’t hurt Vivian at all. Instead, she ended up leaving a bad impression on the elder Mr. Norton.

That very instant, she didn’t dare utter another word. All she did was keep her head down as her teeth dug into her lower lip.

Why? Why did he do that?

Why is Vivian always so lucky to escape whatever I throw at her? I just can’t beat her!

When the next dish was served, everyone ate in silence.

After dinner was finally finished, everyone proceeded to a hall in the next room to dance.

As the band performed on stage, melodious music filled the room. There were a lot of couples dancing in each other’s arms. Amidst the music, waiters weaved in and out of the crowd serving champagne and wine. The guests who didn’t dance crowded together and chatted merrily.

seen on TV. However, Vivian had the niggling feeling that she didn’t fit it. Standing behind Finnick’s wheelchair, she could sense the occasional condescending stare and

how they captured everyone’s attention.

and there was nothing

will be staying the night

perplexed, Vivian nodded

Finnick’s eyes darkened. “Is it because of

years ago, I had endured much

husband. From an outsider’s perspective, they might misconstrue that she had cheated on him. For a man,

an exceptional reputation, to end up becoming a laughing stock because

in Vivian’s direction. When

asked, “would you like to

was stunned.

was in the wheelchair, he definitely couldn’t dance.

he saw Vivian’s puzzled expression, Finnick

quipped and grabbed Vivian’s hand out of

With him?