Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2169

“It’s alright; Joan alone is enough. It might get noisy if there are too many people,” Caiden refuted awkwardly.

Who allowed her to take a leave? Why does she think that she’s capable of taking care of me? Most importantly, who on earth told her that I was in the hospital!

“No, I…”

“Joan!” Caiden yelled before Noelle could finish her sentence.

Outside the ward, Delilah was engaged in a deep conversation with Joan.

“I think this is good enough. You should head home, and I’ll stay here. This way, people won’t gossip behind your back. I’m an old woman now; they won’t point their fingers at me. If they do so, I can claim to be his aunt,” Delilah said and patted Joan’s shoulders in reassurance.

Despite her kind words, Joan was aware that Delilah was doing these for her sake. Besides, taking care of a patient was no walk in the park. As time dragged on, Joan feared that Delilah would collapse from exhaustion.

“But Caiden’s body still requires a long period of recovery,” Joan tried to argue.

“Don’t worry; I won’t get tired so easily. Besides, he can move freely now. It wouldn’t be a problem.”

from the ward. The tone of his yell was

“What happened?”

the ward with

Noelle to shift her gaze as she stared at

I want to eat an apple. Can you help me to peel it?” Caiden asked with a

in an instant and

were as quick as lightning. It was clear that Noelle harbored deep feelings

Delilah couldn’t help but speak up. “Caiden, this woman is impressive!” she said in

the bed, Caiden awkwardly turned

not bad,”

was oblivious to the awkward tension that hung in the air as she peeled the

I’m done peeling. Here, you can eat it now,” Noelle handed the freshly peeled apple to

hesitation, Caiden still accepted the apple. However,

of realization dawned upon Delilah. Caiden had feelings for Joan whilst Noelle loved

you head back first? Also, could you help me water the plants in the garden? There is nothing

Caiden’s gaze shifted

going?”