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 you’re

be visiting you in a

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

minor injuries. I won’t trouble you anymore. However, we won’t be able to discuss the contract for the

other end of the line, Carl grinned slyly while

This way, he would be able to gain Joan’s sympathy, and the two would become closer. Moreover, he could avoid spinning tales just for the supposed

his mind, Carl praised himself

won’t do. You were hurt because of me, so it’s only right that I come to visit

really fine. Honestly, you don’t need to visit me. I know you’re busy. Besides, we’ll be

to meet him because she was truly cared about him and not only because he

tell me which hospital you’re in. I’m going to

“All right, then.”

you the address. I’m sorry for troubling

right for me to do this. Well then, Mr. Jefferson, I’ll end the call first,” Joan responded before ending