Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2526

“It’s okay, Ms. Young. It was just a meal anyway. Let’s not dwell on it since it’s already over,” Joan consoled.

“Don’t be mad anymore, okay? I know you’re still thinking about what happened at the beach, but nothing happened between Dustin and I that night,” Joan explained while stroking his arm comfortingly.

Larry pulled her into his embrace and whispered, “I know.” Fortunately, their night ended on a pleasant note.

One day, when Joan was making her way back, a familiar voice sounded behind her, “Joan?”

Joan whipped her head toward the voice and was dumbstruck. Didn’t he leave already? Why is he back again?

“Don’t recognize me anymore?” Jake slowly approached her and touched her arm.

“Why are you back again?” Joan wrung her hands awkwardly.

The day he left, things started progressing in the direction that she wanted, but his return was a sign of imminent trouble.

“Why are you so dazed? What? Not happy to see me?” Jake prodded.

“No, that’s not it. You’re back because…” she trailed off, unsure of how to act around him.

wasn’t fully prepared when I came here the last time, but now I am. Everything is set,” the man answered, with an underlying

Congratulations, then. Anyway, I have to go now.” Joan took a step

the man jerked her into

shock. “Jake, what the hell are you doing?”

much, Joan,” Jake said in a hoarse voice as he caressed

let go of me!”

a while. Please.” The plea in his tone left

a single hug could very likely

him

you should know that even though my husband and I

care! True

wait

room left in my heart for

hearing this, Jake’s expression

give her some time since she doesn’t seem to understand me

a chance. I’ll prove to

remarkable man, so you should find a girlfriend who’s compatible

away, Dustin had witnessed

But the