Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2093

Without hesitation, the homeroom teacher dialed the number on the phone.

“Hi, may I speak to Lucius’ mother, please? I’m his homeroom teacher. I’m calling to inform you that the school is holding an event…”

Joan, who was answering the call in the hospital ward, felt equal parts awkward and troubled.

It was not that she did not want to participate in the field trip, but it was just not plausible for her to do so. Delilah was in the hospital at the moment. Joan could not possibly leave her side.

“I’m sorry, teacher. I’m tied up with something urgent at the moment. I don’t think we can go this time. Maybe the next one?”

In a split second, the homeroom teacher got worked up. “Look, as Lucius’ teacher, it’s my duty to inform you that the school has gone through painstaking efforts to set up this field trip. I sincerely advise you to attend. After all, nothing should be more important than your child’s education…”

This is the first and hopefully the last parent who would say no to a field trip with their children! The homeroom teacher shook her head as she stared at the screen.

a rest,” Delilah said to Joan,

school. They’re having some sort of field trip. Parents are required to attend. But I just don’t have the time! And Larry… he’s busy

You two should go. Ask Larry if he has time. If

worry about me. I’ll be fine. I have a nurse, remember? Don’t you worry for nothing.” Delilah waved her

not accept it. Delilah would undergo her surgery soon. Joan

You should get packing, take some time off, call Larry, attend that field trip, or whatever they

thought of everything. Sometimes, Joan really admired that woman. She had to admit,

was immersed in his work as he tended to the documents. He only turned away when the phone he had

student’s parents are required to come.

was still mad at her and that he might turn her down because of

fine

you send me the time and venue?”

at the text on