Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2638

Drawing Boundaries

“You’re still here?” Caiden seemed worried.

“Yes, I still have some work to do,” Joan answered earnestly.

“You shouldn’t work overtime. Just go home. I’m not planning on making money on this studio anyway.” Caiden tried to convince her to leave.

This caught Joan’s attention.

“Caiden, I swear I’m going to help you turn a profit on this studio!” she declared determinedly.

Caiden couldn’t help but smile at her bold declaration, though there was still a hint of frustration in his eyes.

Ah well, she can go on thinking that way if that makes her happy.

“Ok. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, it really is late. Come on; I’ll give you a lift home!” He tugged Joan’s elbow, planning to drag her out of the office with him.

“Hey, wait. Don’t touch me.” Joan shrugged off his hand.

Caiden felt awkward at her actions. Clearing his throat, he headed straight for his car.

go home myself,” she said

Come

Lucius wait even longer for you before

argument. She caved and got into

I’m not a cannibal, you know,” Caiden

a distance,” Joan

ride shotgun for fear of

Exactly what sort of distance are you imagining? Total ignorance?” Caiden asked

to focus on managing the photography studio. I want to turn a profit for you, and I

“Pfft!”

a halt. Caiden turned around and

wasn’t for this team, would you agree to work at my

Well, duh.

“No!” she answered.

at her confident reply. He

hate

hate you. I just think we should focus on our own work instead

his fist on the steering wheel, shocking Joan.

home,”

did not get off to greet

car speed away, Joan lowered her head. I