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?”

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

old man suddenly called and announced that he’s holding a birthday party. This sort of thing only happens once in a blue moon.” Guessing that Vivian could not get a ride,

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

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

elder Mr. Norton unhappy by

two entered the

To lighten the mood, Fabian switched on the radio. Coincidentally, the

this song? Back then, there was a guy from our course who sang this song during a gala dinner to woo a girl. But his performance was horrendous – I’m not sure if he sang anything

“Ah yes, I remember that whole fiasco. The best part of the story is that the girl

such

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

usually reluctant to celebrate his birthday. We assumed that this year would be the same, which was why we didn’t prepare anything

clarified many things for

conversation. Vivian fell into silence, and the pair carried

Norton Residence came finally in sight. They alighted at