Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1931

“Looking great today, Ms. Ward,” one of the boys commented.

Gabriella turned and shot the man a look, which shut him right up.

“It’s such a wonderful coincidence for us to run into each other today. Why don’t we go grab a bite together?” she said as she rested her right hand on Larry’s shoulders.

He shrugged her off rather strongly, which left the woman feeling a little awkward.

“Is he bothering you, Ms. Ward?” The men left their positions at the door behind and approached.

Gabriella forced out a smile and waved them off.

“It’s fine. I’m just joking around with my friend here,” she said.

“I’ve other things to attend to, so I should get going.” With that, Larry turned to leave.

Gabriella watched the silhouette of the departing man fade before she hurled the thermal insulated container in her hand onto the floor. That shocked the men.

Just you wait, Larry Norton. One day, I’ll have you begging!

The woman’s gaze was scorching.

Ding, ding, ding…

quick glance at the incoming

you be coming back? Ms. Young and I have prepared the dumplings. We’re just waiting to put them

you so much, Daddy!” Another energetic voice came through the other end of the

put a smile of gratification on Larry’s

his life. His wife and kid would wait at home in the evenings for him to come back from work. That felt more

what you’ve done, Lucius. You’ve gotten flour all

on purpose.”

the other end of the phone.

quickly,

will be

thought they would be done with dinner, but to his surprise, everyone was waiting for him in the living

go put them to boil now.”

Lucius stretched himself, as though he

a call pertaining to a matter that required his immediate attention. He

haven’t all of you eaten yet?” Larry looked at

said the dumplings taste better when we have them together as a family,” she

Young.” Larry walked steadily toward

mushiness for your Joan!” she quipped with a

save them for me! I want to eat more today!” Lucius

the entire family in