Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2852

Joan nodded wordlessly, though her heart was somersaulting in her chest. She did not want anyone to find out about her investigation on Larry. She also wanted to keep Jake in the dark about her unexpected meeting with Nancy. She suspected that he would find out about it sooner or later.

“Let’s get married!” Jake blurted.

Joan was stunned into silence. While this moment was not wholly unexpected, she found herself hesitating. She would have agreed wholeheartedly if she had received his proposal before her overseas trip.

I have to know why everyone keeps telling me that I should marry Larry instead of Jake! I need to know if Larry and I really shared something special in the past.

“Jake, are you drunk? Why did you suddenly bring this up?” Joan asked hastily before gulping some water.

Jake knew she was avoiding his question.

Our wedding is overdue; plus, everyone knows that you’re my fiancée.” Jake attempted

he was worried that news of his engagement would provoke Larry into taking

Larry and

the edges of her skirts nervously. She was in a state of panic. I

think we know each other

else in this world that knows you

true, but I don’t know him well enough! Every time I try to know more about him, he clams

she tried to learn about his past, his job, and his hobbies. Yet, he still

an inexplicable sense of fear. But then she would remind herself of Jake’s care, and she would force herself to ignore the

be honest, I’m tired. I want to have

softened at his pleas. She had thrown her initial determination to reject his proposal out the window. Faced with his hopeful expression, her resolve weakened. I owe him my life.

“Ok,” came her agreement.