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.

home

and it’s not safe for you to go home alone. Come on. I’ll give you

and Lucius wait even longer for you before they

his argument. She caved and got into

are you avoiding me? I’m not a cannibal, you know,”

maintain a distance,” Joan

for

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 want to get better benefits for the staff. There’s nothing else on

“Pfft!”

to a halt. Caiden turned around and stared at

for this team, would

Well, duh.

“No!” she answered.

teeth at her

hate

I just think we should focus on our own work instead of spending time on meaningless

the steering wheel, shocking Joan.

home,” Caiden

he did not

she watched the car speed away, Joan lowered