Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2243

As Larry stared at her retreating figure, a sense of guilt seeped into his heart.

He knew Jessica had been upset about her parents’ matter recently, but he had also thought she knew what he felt about her.

All she was to him was a friend. To make sure she knew about it, he had put on an act with Joan.

“Okay, she’s gone now, so drop the act,” Joan muttered as she pushed his arm.

Hm? How did she find out I was only acting? Larry raised a curious brow at her.

“Do you really think I’m a fool who can’t see through your tricks? Please. It was elementary,” Joan huffed.

However, in the beginning, Joan was fooled. She had been wondering what had gotten into the man, but when she saw the food in Jessica’s hands, she figured it out immediately.

“That’s great. My wife’s smarter now,” Larry cooed.

Huh? Does he know what he’s talking about? I have brains from the start, thank you.

“Hush, you. Although my brain short circuits sometimes, I know how to observe,” Joan mumbled under her breath.

you’re good at

“Honey.”

hugged her from behind and

remember that we’re in the office. Stop messing around. You know you’ve got to establish a good image, right?” Joan reminded as she

need when you’re with me?” As he spoke, he carried

down. Quick! It’ll be bad if someone sees us!”

about it? We’re a married couple. What’s wrong

“Not unless you

Promptly, Joan blushed.

Draw the curtains.” Joan

Joan was mindful of his

not see what was going on in the room anymore. Gazing at the woman on

are you smiling

for your kiss,” Larry replied as he leaned his face

the woman finally pressed her lips onto the

soft

hand behind the back of her head and

“Larry—”