Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 439

“I’m feeling so much better. In fact, I was about to give you a call!”

“Are you in any pain? Is everything okay?”

“I’m alright! You don’t have to worry about me.” Vivian’s anxiety touched Rachel’s heart as she stroked her daughter’s cheek affectionately. “I wanted to ask you to help with the discharge procedures. I’ve been in the hospital for so long that I’m going nuts.”

“Wait a minute!” Vivian was slightly agitated when she heard her mother’s intentions. However, she quickly restrained herself to avoid drawing any suspicion. “But Mom, you’re not completely healed yet! I think you should stay in for a bit longer until the doctors say that you can leave.”

“But I’m just fine! I think I can be discharged right now!” Rachel was definitely not eager to stay in the hospital anymore.

Vivian bit her lip and tried to coax her mother again. “It’s just for a while longer, Mom. Please don’t make me worry, okay?”

With that, Rachel had no choice but to agree.

happy to have her, as their chats drew cheerful laughter despite her condition. However, Vivian’s emotions threatened to overwhelm her as time passed. With a hastily formed excuse of being busy with work, Vivian decided to

course, darling. Don’t let me keep

off then!” With a smile and a wave, Vivian left the room. She was

more private place away from the ward. On the bench, Vivian buried her face in her knees and cried to her

silence fell as the shock of Mark’s actions settled in. The elder Mr. Norton shot a glance at Finnick but could not find the

phone. He fished it out of his pocket and checked the caller ID to

awkwardness between himself and Vivian

Vivian’s sobbing

a panic, Finnick hurriedly asked her what was wrong. “Please don’t cry, Vivian. Is everything okay? What

m-mother…” Vivian was sobbing and could

just as anxious as she was but had to maintain his composure if he wanted

spoke. “My mother is diagnosed with