Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1957

In the next second, he felt a pang of heartache and promptly loosened his grip on Joan.

“I’m sorry. I forgot myself.”

“It’s Lucius. He’s admitted to the hospital…” she explained in a soft voice.

So what? Why should she care about the child? He is only her adopted son, and they’re not related by blood.

Scratching the back of his head, Dustin couldn’t wrap his head around what she was thinking.

Watching the woman bustle around the room, he knew that there was no way he could stop her from going back.

Fine, I’ll let her be.

“I’m going back with you.” With that, Dustin turned around and headed back to his bedroom to pack his luggage.

Joan froze at his words. A second later, she recollected herself. Is he not angry with me?

In the hospital, Lucius was lying on the bed, while looking out the window. His gaze was bleak and melancholic. Exasperated, Delilah’s heart ached for him.

Ring, ring, ring…

her phone and

“Hello, Joan.”

head to look at the woman

got it. I’ll pass the phone to

voice couldn’t conceal the excitement

in a low voice, as she was afraid that she might not

so

and Grandma

was at a

know how much time I have left to live. I’m afraid I might not be able to stay by their

You look happy today.” Larry came into the ward with some

heartstrings and made her miss him

it’s Mom!” Lucius pointed at the phone

split second. His lips quirked up into a

calling you, huh?” he asked

the floor. Her right hand rubbed her bleeding knee. Despite the pain, she got up on her feet and staggered forward. Behind her, Dustin saw it

herself so miserable? Why can’t she

fists balled up, and

the ward while calling

no

come to the