Never Late, Never Away

Chapter 2969

"Pretty please? I'll contribute financially, while you contribute in terms of labor.Then, I'll get to eat your cooking"

Gabriella murmured sheepishly.

"If you don't agree, I'm going to stay right here until you do!" she suddenly declared at the top of her lungs.

Fine by me.

Just stay here, then.

Joan threw her a disgruntled look.

I indeed want to open an eatery, but I don't want to collaborate with a stranger, who's also not quite right in the head!

"Sure! It's just me in the house, so you can even keep me company if you stay; she deliberately remarked while chewing the food in her mouth.Hmm? It's just her in the house? That's great! Gabriella's lips curved into a mischievous smile.Oh dear, she must have thought of something dreadful again! As Joan gazed at the freaky expression in front of her, unease pervaded her.

"Will you please lend me your cell phone, my dear Joan? I forgot to bring my cell phone when I left the house today."

My dear Joan? Am I hearing things? Why did she suddenly become so amiable? No, she must be up to something!

"Why do you need to use my cell phone?"

give my father a call and tell him that I'm not coming home

really not planning on going home? Is she serious? Surprised,

sudden, a

be very worried if

"No!"

screeched, slamming her

and tone truly

grief, it's really difficult

you here alone? We're business partners,

Who's her business partner? I didn't assent with her suggestion earlier, okay? Besides, what can she do if she

"Do you not like

abruptly questioned in a

not at all! How could I possibly not like

Joan hastily fibbed.

able to tell that I'm already at the end of my patience! "If so, you definitely won't kick me out, no? Look, it's already getting dark.Could you stand having me walk home alone at night? I'll be scared since I'm

you home" Joan

You disdain me for being

burst