Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1517

Even though her praises were subtle, Larry still felt uncomfortable hearing Joan compliment another man. Regardless, he knew it was not the time to get jealous, so he did not dwell on it. However, he repeated Cory’s name in his mind.

After a while, Joan said to Larry, “I should call Mr. Jefferson now, shouldn’t I?”

Larry nodded as he felt that the man’s checkup must be completed by now. “Yes. Call him.”

“Okay.” Joan then called the number Carl gave her.

“Hello, Ms. Joan,” came Carl’s voice from the other end of the line.

“Mr. Jefferson, how was your checkup? Are you okay?” Joan asked nervously.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry, Ms. Joan. However, the doctor said that I have a minor fracture, so I’ll have to stay in the hospital for a few days,” Carl said with an intentionally light-hearted chuckle.

glad that you’re

words. “Mr. Jefferson, I’ll be visiting you in a

hospital now. After all, she was the reason he was

I’ve only suffered minor injuries. I won’t trouble you anymore. However,

the line, Carl grinned slyly while

he decided to stay in the hospital for a while longer. This way, he would be able to gain Joan’s sympathy, and the two would become closer. Moreover, he could avoid spinning tales just

praised himself

because of me, so it’s only right that I come to visit you,” Joan

visit me. I know you’re busy. Besides, we’ll be able to

like they were actually close and that Joan wanted to meet him because she was truly cared about

in. I’m going to visit you now,”

“All right, then.”

you the address. I’m sorry for

only right for me to do this. Well then, Mr. Jefferson, I’ll