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?”

chuckled. “What a coincidence! You’re heading there too? Is

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

hesitated – it seemed a little unbecoming of her status to accept his offer.

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

Norton unhappy

entered

the pair found themselves stuck behind multiple red lights. To lighten the mood, Fabian switched on the radio. Coincidentally, the station was playing a

course who sang this song during a gala dinner to woo a girl. But his performance was horrendous

best part of the story is that the girl was actually

had such a memorable time that they

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

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 would be the same, which was why we didn’t prepare anything beforehand. But to our surprise,

clarified many things for

Vivian fell into silence, and the pair carried

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