Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2527

“Joan, we’re having a gathering today.” A woman’s excited voice drifted over the phone.

“What gathering? I’m busy.” Joan frowned.

“I don’t care. You must join us tonight!” The line went dead immediately after.

What the heck? How often do they have gatherings? I really don’t understand how these girls think. Can their monthly salaries even cover their three meals?

“What’s wrong?” Delilah asked softly.

“There’s a gathering,” Joan replied feebly.

“You should go,” Delilah encouraged. However, Joan didn’t feel like going at all.

“Just go and don’t overthink it. They probably want to celebrate Dustin’s return tonight.”

Joan pressed her lips together. Alright, then.After putting down the tool in her hand, she went directly to her room.

Should I inform Larry? Joan immediately snatched up her phone from the table and called him.

“The girls are throwing a welcoming party for Dustin tonight,” she said cautiously.

Larry replied

that? Did I hear it wrongly? Joan could hardly believe her

sense her disbelief because he explained,

ready, Joan notified Delilah before

back too late!” Delilah reminded from

“Okay!” she promised.

appeared out of nowhere

you doing here?” Joan

to pick you up,” he answered as though it made

plans with him. Joan

the movies,” tapping on her forehead lightly, he said

I’m going to a gathering,” Joan

going to the movies. Besides, even if he asked, I would’ve rejected

face only inches away from

final straw. Shoving him away, Joan yelled, “Jake, please keep your

Jake continued, “Then I’ll attend

lost his mind? What has gotten into him today? At that moment, anger

bothering her, especially when they weren’t that

you need to understand that we’re just friends. You’re not obligated to do anything with me, and neither will I allow you to do anything for me. Do you understand?” Joan declared solemnly, hoping that her words would