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 myself,” she said

late, and it’s not safe for you to go home alone. Come on. I’ll give you a lift,” Caiden prodded from

going to let Ms. Young and Lucius wait even longer

She caved and got into his

me? I’m not

just think we should maintain a distance,” Joan answered

for

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

the photography studio. I want to turn a profit for you, and I want to get better benefits for

“Pfft!”

Caiden turned around and

just be honest with me? If it wasn’t for this team, would

Well, duh.

“No!” she answered.

his teeth at her

hate

I just think we should focus on our own work instead

the steering wheel,

You’re home,” Caiden

he did not get

she watched the car speed away, Joan lowered her head. I can’t