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.

attempted to deceive her into accepting

was still unpredictable, and he was worried that news of his engagement would provoke Larry into

Larry and

lowered her head, wringing the edges of her skirts nervously. She was in a state of panic. I can’t say yes

don’t think we know each other well enough

this world that knows you better than

be true, but I don’t know him well enough! Every time I try to

how she tried to learn about his past, his job, and his hobbies. Yet, he still seemed as foreign

sense of fear. But then she would remind herself of Jake’s care,

I really don’t want to wait anymore. To be honest, I’m tired. I want to have a family. I want a wife and kids,” Jake pleaded gently as

out the window. Faced with his

“Ok,” came her agreement.