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

I have to go

warning, the man jerked her into his

eyes widened in shock. “Jake, what the hell are you doing?” she demanded while struggling to break free

you so much, Joan,” Jake said in a hoarse

let go of me!”

for a while. Please.” The plea in his

bad, she knew that a single

shoved him

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

 I don’t care!

can wait

left in my

Jake’s expression

should give her some time since she doesn’t seem

I’ll prove to you that I’m

man, so you should find a girlfriend who’s compatible with you. I’m sorry, but I have to go now.” Joan turned

had witnessed the entire

rival, I see. But the enemy of my enemy is my