A Touch of Sweetness
Chapter 124

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 124

Jenny started spilling the story. “At that time, Finnick was still a freshman in university. Initially, theNorton family planned to let him study abroad, but he decided to stay in the country because of hisgirlfriend. If I'm not mistaken, her name was Eve..."

“Evelyn Morrison.” Vivian interjected.

Jenny was slightly bewildered. “You know about that girl? That's right! Her name was EvelynMorrison. They made a sweet couple, and I guess they were each other's first love. Anyway, Finnickdecided to stay for her.”

Vivian suddenly recalled the photos in Finnick's drawer that pictured the two smiling broadly in theiryouth. They must have loved each other very much... Just like Fabian and I in the past...

“In their first year at university, Finnick and Evelyn got rid of the bodyguards to have fun in a smalltown. That was the place where they were kidnapped.”

“They?” Vivian interrupted Jenny, “You mean Finnick was not the only one being kidnapped, butEvelyn as well?”

With a solemn expression, Jenny nodded, “That's right. The Norton family has suppressed the news,so everyone thought Norton was the only victim. No one knows about this poor lady being theother victim.”

"What happened next?”

“The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom. The elder Mr. Norton paid the ransom to save hisgrandson. However, maybe Finnick and Evelyn saw their faces, the kidnappers decided to kill them.They locked the two in a warehouse and set fire to it.”

Vivian tensed up. “So Evelyn was burned alive? Finnick was the only one who managed to escape?”“It seemed to be so.” For some reason, Jenny's face looked grim. “But according to the crime reportkept at the police department, I found out both Finnick and Evelyn were tied up by the kidnappers.Finnick managed to himself and escaped the burning warehouse with his legs injured. However,when Evelyn's body was found, she was being left in the warehouse, with her limbs all tied up.”Vivian's face became ashen. "You mean..."

“Yes,” Jenny deepened her voice, “Frankly speaking, Finnick left her behind in the burningwarehouse to save himself.”

“No...” Vivian blurted out, “Finnick is not a selfish person... He will never do something like that..."Although they had not been together for long and that he seems to be unapproachable, she couldtell that Finnick was a warm-hearted person. He was not someone who would leave his girlfriend fordead.

As if she already expected Vivian to defend Finnick, Jenny looked at her and sighed. “Vivian, thosewho are born with a golden spoon are more fearful of death than us common folks. It was normalfor him to leave his girlfriend behind since he was injured, not to mention that he was still youngwhen the incident happened.”

Biting her lips, Vivian remained silent.

“This is all 1 know because the Norton family prohibited the media from following up on the case. Inever intend to tell you all these, but I guess it doesn’t matter since you are already married toFinnick. I might be a little extreme, but I honestly think that a man who doesn't even try to save hisgirlfriend from death is unworthy of your trust.” Jenny held Vivian's hand in hers as she continued,“You are a nice lady, and I don't want you to get hurt. Don't have high hopes for Finnick, or else youmight be disappointed. You can only count on yourself.”

Vivian understood that Jenny's advice was straight from the heart, but she was still reluctant to thinkpoorly of Finnick. She forced a smile and said, “Jenny, thank you for telling me all these, but I don'tbelieve Finnick would do something like that.”

Jenny was worried as she looked at the stubborn Vivian. “Are you blinded by Finnick already? Vivian,listen to me. Those wealthy men are all stand-offish prigs, and you can never count on them norbelieve in them.”