Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1465

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1465

He made his way to Joan’s office casually, Larry pushed opened the door and parked his butt on a chair before staring at the woman who had her head buried in her work.

“You’re here, Mr. Norton?” Joan greeted without even lifting her head as though she had known about his arrival in advance.

“Yeah. Anyhow, just carry on with your work. I’m just here to check on your progress,” Larry answered. He was still a tad perturbed by her addressing him as Mr. Norton, but he couldn’t do anything about that.

“Okay, please make yourself at home, then. I’ll entertain you in a moment.” Joan maintained a businesslike attitude.

Sensing the distance in her tone, a wave of irritation assailed Larry. He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. That was a bad habit he had developed after she left, and it had now become an addiction.

At the sight of him smoking, a flash of desolation flittered across Joan’s eyes. He never smoked in the past, so it might be because of me as well. At the thought of that, her guilt multiplied.

Larry was sitting very close to her, so Joan inevitably inhaled the lingering cigarette smoke. She had an inherent dislike of cigarette smoke, so despite having tried her best to suppress her distaste, a few light coughs still escaped her in the end.

that she loathed the reek of cigarette smoke in the past. After hesitating for a long while, he snubbed out

lunch.” Larry sounded as though he was issuing an order, his tone

like to continue with my work for a while,” Joan declined tactfully. She had been doing her best to avoid having too much interaction with him although her efforts had been

having a meal with a collaborator. So, don’t read too much into it. Also, I’ve got some business matters to discuss with you.” Larry gave her no room to turn

why am I still so obedient to him,

western restaurant and took their seats at

to eat.” Larry handed the menu

After thanking him politely, Joan ordered a steak. Likewise, Larry also ordered something

reigned. Larry was waiting for Joan to speak, but the latter still seemed exceedingly reluctant to

he broke the silence himself.

“It

bolt of apprehension shot through Larry at the thought

any plans. I just want to focus on my job and live a simple

from you. She

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