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.

I came here the last time, but now I am. Everything is set,” the man answered, with an underlying

then. Anyway, I have to go now.”

the man jerked her into his

hell are you doing?” she demanded while struggling to

said in a hoarse voice as he caressed

of me!” Joan

hug you. Just for a while. Please.” The plea in his tone left Joan

she knew that a single hug could very

him away with everything

raised her voice. “Jake, you should know that even though my husband and I

what? I don’t care! True love

I can wait for

left in my heart for

Jake’s expression became frighteningly

time since she doesn’t seem to

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

man, so you should find a girlfriend who’s compatible with you. I’m sorry, but I have

far away, Dustin had witnessed the entire

But the enemy