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.

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

course, darling. Don’t let me keep

I’ll be off then!” With a smile and a wave, Vivian left the room. She was thankful that she left then, for the tears had

after, Rachel put a hand over her mouth to stop herself from crying out as she ran towards a more private place away from the ward. On the bench, Vivian buried her face in her knees and cried to her heart’s content, even though some strangers were starting

in. The elder Mr. Norton shot a glance at Finnick but

cell phone. He fished it out of his pocket

of awkwardness between himself and Vivian this morning but picked up immediately

Vivian’s sobbing coming from the other end of the

panic, Finnick hurriedly asked her what was wrong.

was sobbing and

was but had to maintain his composure if he wanted to get anything out

mother is