Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2125

“I will! Caiden said the same thing too! I’m going to grow up big and strong to protect Mom and Grandma!” the young boy exclaimed, enthusiasm lacing his voice.

A cold glint flashed in Larry’s eyes.

Even Lucius had been bringing up Caiden more and more often.

Sensing the mood around them going from bad to worse, Delilah hurriedly shushed the child. “Alright, that’s enough, Lucius. Hurry up and finish your food. You’ve still got homework to do.”

Even though she was having dinner with her own family, Joan felt inexplicable anxiety growing inside her.

Is he angry? Did he misunderstand my relationship with Caiden? Is he going to leave again soon? Joan picked at her food, lost in her thoughts.

“What’s wrong, Mom? Are you unhappy? Did somebody bully you? Don’t worry. Dad and I will protect you!” Lucius exclaimed.

Larry looked up and held Joan’s gaze, but his eyes didn’t hold their usual spark.

Here, Lucius, eat more of this meat. You want to grow up big and strong, don’t you?”

embarrassment for Joan. She couldn’t take it anymore

in confusion, wondering why she was behaving as

coughed and

you okay?” Larry asked

 Was I not obvious enough? Larry, you dummy. I wanted you

I shall go back to my room to rest,”

as small, but now,

Caiden was around. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have anyone to take me to my

 Larry placed his cutlery down, his

flustered when Lucius uttered those

times, but you didn’t pick up. Caiden happened to be around, so he took Lucius to the tree planting event. The school only allowed fathers to go. That’s why I couldn’t go,” Joan carefully explained as she looked at her

gotten even closer? Larry scoffed at

man take him to school events in his place. The more he thought about the entire situation,