Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 280

Vivian’s eyes were reddened and her tone had already softened, but she still wouldn’t meet Finnick’s gaze. “Let’s go downstairs. We shouldn’t keep Grandpa and the others waiting.”

Finnick felt bad seeing Vivian’s sorrow written all over her face.

Still, it wasn’t the time to talk about such things. They had to go downstairs since everyone was waiting for them.

Once they got downstairs, Vivian noticed the sheer number of guests.

News of elder Mr. Norton’s birthday celebration had gotten out, and plenty of people had arrived to give their blessings.

Everyone who was anyone in Sunshine City had made an appearance, much to Vivian’s surprise.

The crowd was full of smiles as they exchanged glasses of wine and chatted with each other.

The Norton Residence, which had always been rather quiet, was bustling with life after the arrival of these guests.

Vivian wasn’t that used to such a lively atmosphere. Having to constantly put on a bright smile despite her bitter mood drained her immensely.

As she watched Ashley chat happily with other guests, she felt even worse.

Occasionally, Ashley would glance at Vivian with eyes full of mockery and self-satisfaction.

left Vivian. Even while he was in a conversation with someone else, his eyes were still fixated

noticed how every single one of her expressions was laced with exhaustion and

Vivian and asked her in a low voice, “Vivian, do

I head home first? I’m not used to being

he thought about the phone call he just received whereby he was informed that everything was ready. “Okay, we can go. I

Take me somewhere?

to. If it wasn’t an auction, then

this once. Come on. Can I just

Finnick cut

What a bossy guy!

the idea of staying here with all these phonies even less, so she ended

that, Finnick told his grandpa that he had some business to

left, elder Mr. Norton whispered to Finnick, “Good call! Make good use of this opportunity, alright? I can’t wait to see my great-grandchildren! Go ahead. You don’t have any reason to stick around

approval, he and Vivian

conversation going on in the car, only

sped on steadily, the passersby

Finnick said, “We’re here.

neon lights. The city was lit up brightly as if it were telling its own story. The autumn night sky was still bright enough for them to spot fluffy white clouds against a cerulean

Vivian got out of