Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2625

Perfume

Larry drove home directly after.

He tread lightly for fear of disturbing his family.

“Why are you back so late?” Joan said softly, rubbing her eyes as she sat herself up on the couch.

“Why aren’t you in bed yet?” Larry removed his coat and asked in concern.

“I was waiting for you,” she replied.

Silly woman. She could have just called instead of staying up! Larry approached and wrapped her in an embrace. He gently ran a hand through her hair, feeling a pang of remorse inside.

Joan, however, furrowed her brows.

Why it there the scent of perfume on him?

She took a whiff at his clothes and affirmed that there was indeed a woman’s fragrance on him.

“Where have you been all night, Larry?” she asked while trying to keep her own emotions in check.

“I was out for dinner,” he said.

“With who?” she asked.

census sampling? She never used to be like this! In spite of that,

the very least, it meant

“With Jessica,” Larry said.

when

Jessica did not like scents that were too overpowering, and would naturally refrain from using

that

she narrowed

was there

need to deceive the one he loved, especially when

she was, she did

see, it was a work meeting,” Joan lowered her

whether there was anything between Larry and Della, as she was

she knew Della was

sleep. You still have to be up early tomorrow,” Larry said softly as he

to bed?” She

be sorted out.” He shrugged before he made his way over to

lips as she watched his silhouette disappear from view.

in bed. Looking at the crescent moon outside, she got up and went to the window. Her eyes

to the

at his desk as his eyes scanned ceaselessly