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

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

the man jerked

eyes widened in shock. “Jake, what the hell are you doing?” she demanded

Joan,” Jake said in a hoarse

go of me!”

Just for a while. Please.” The plea in his

bad, she knew that a single hug could very likely evoke

that, she shoved him away

even though my husband and I are divorced, we’re still

don’t care! True love

alright. I can wait for you,”

no room left in my heart for anyone

this, Jake’s expression became

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

please give me a chance. I’ll prove to you that I’m better

who’s compatible with you. I’m sorry, but I have to go now.” Joan turned and

Dustin had witnessed the entire

I see. But the enemy of my enemy is my