Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 271

Along the bustling streets, Vivian anxiously tried to flag a cab down. Sadly, none stopped for her.

Her panic grew – she was going to be late for her grandfather’s birthday party if this predicament continued.

She tried calling Finnick, hoping that he could give her a ride. Unfortunately, the line just could not get through.

What on earth is he doing? Does he not know that I’m going to the birthday party?

Finnick’s lack of response only compounded her misery.

While she was sulking along the walkway, Fabian walked out of the mall. A gift bag hung from his fingers.

Vivian’s desperate figure quickly caught his eye. “Vivian? Why are you here?”

Observing the gift bag in her hands, Fabian guessed, “Where are you heading to? The Norton Residence?”

Fabian’s gift bag and chuckled. “What a coincidence! You’re heading there too?

only happens once in a blue moon.” Guessing that Vivian could not get a ride, he added, “Let’s go together – I’ll

it seemed a little unbecoming of her status to accept his offer. “It’s alright, I’ll get my own

Fabian replied teasingly, “You’re never going to get a cab at this hour. Just come with me – it’s not like I’m

his comment, Vivian figured that making the elder Mr. Norton unhappy by being late was a much more

two entered

were jammed and the pair found themselves stuck behind multiple red lights. To lighten the mood, Fabian switched on the radio. Coincidentally, the station was playing a song that was popular during their

remember this song? Back then, there was a guy from our course who sang this song during a gala dinner

remember that whole fiasco. The best part of the story is that the girl was actually so touched by his act that

be full of interesting and silly happenings. Some people had such a memorable time that they had enough tales to

into a trance. But she quickly snapped out of it, realizing that this conversation was a little too inappropriate. Changing the topic, she asked, “Anyway, do you know why Grandpa suddenly wanted to host a meal? It’s such short notice… I thought his birthday party would have been in

Grandpa doesn’t really like anything that’s too extravagant. Moreover, his birthday happens to be Great Grandma’s death anniversary too. Therefore, he’s usually reluctant to celebrate his birthday. We assumed that this year

many things

also ended the conversation. Vivian fell into silence, and the pair carried

seemed like forever, the Norton Residence came finally in sight. They alighted