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.

that

relieved upon hearing his words. “Mr. Jefferson, I’ll be visiting you in a bit. Which hospital are

was in a hospital now. After all, she was the reason he was injured, and it was only polite of

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

other end of the line, Carl grinned slyly while speaking in a

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

mind, Carl praised himself

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

Honestly, you don’t need to visit me. I know you’re busy. Besides,

that Joan wanted to meet him because she was

in. I’m going to visit you now,” Joan

“All right, then.”

you the address. I’m

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