Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2096

“Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavailable…” Not surprisingly, Larry’s phone was still unreachable. No matter how many times she tried to call him, nothing had changed.

What are you so busy with anyway? You’ve promised that you’d attend this camping trip with Lucius and me! Now, look at you. Going back on your word like this and not even giving me a heads up. What the hell is going on with you, Larry?

Joan was indeed furious. Everything about her screamed of rage.

This was the first time Larry broke his promise to her. It was also the first time she was disappointed in him.

Joan lost count of how many phone calls she had made and yet none of those were picked up. Frustrated, she switched off her phone as well and returned to where her son had been waiting for her.

“Lucius, listen. Your dad’s dealing with an urgent business right now, so he won’t be coming so soon. What do you say we let Caiden take his place in the meantime, huh?” Joan gently stroked her son’s hair as she delivered the bad news.

Sure enough, she could see a tinge of disappointment in his eyes.

he just break his word

Larry was never like this before. But on that day, Joan could

field trip, alright?” Caiden held the boy’s hand

the way of your work?” Lucius lifted his head slightly

would not even request his adopted parents, Larry and Joan, for anything unless

you need me, Lucius, I

that many times. The way he talks to Lucius though, why does it sound so weird? Joan tilted her head as she sank into

them be involved in something

Joan?” Caiden snapped his fingers in front of

up?” Joan returned to her

staring off into space just now. Come on, the others have left without us,” Caiden pointed to a group

Here,

Joan with one hand and Caiden with the other. The trio of them seemed happy together. It was not wrong to say they were a

for accompanying me on the field trip today,” Lucius muttered