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.

smoke in the past.

Watts. Accompany me to lunch.” Larry sounded as though he was issuing an order, his tone

work for a while,” Joan declined tactfully. She

much into it. Also, I’ve got some business matters to discuss with you.”

am I still so obedient to him, just like

them went to a western restaurant and took their seats

order whatever you want to eat.” Larry handed the menu to

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

for Joan to

the end, he broke the silence himself. “The proposal

softly. “It should be ready by

unprecedented bolt of apprehension shot through Larry at the thought that he would no longer have an

have any plans. I just want to focus on my job

you. She added inwardly after she

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