A Touch of Sweetness
Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2822

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2822

Tossing his pen aside, he sprawled out on the sofa, massaging his temples in an attempt to keephimself awake.

“Larry!” Jessica barged into his office with a lunch bag looped in her hand.

She knew the man had been carelessly missing his meals ever since Joan disappeared, so she took itupon herself to frequently prepare lunchboxes for him.

"Why are you here?” Larry asked impatiently.

Tsk. Get a load of that rude tone! Am I not welcomed here? Jessica side-eyed him before placing thelunch bag onto his desk. She then feigned an obedient smile as she rushed over to his side.

"You should have something to eat, Larry.” Her eyes twinkled expectantly.

Huh? Why is she suddenly behaving so... pleasantly? Is there something she wants from me? Larry'seyes widened at this realization. He immediately turned his head the other way, refusing to look ather puppy dog eyes.

“Larry, I forgot my wallet when I left my house earlier... I really wanted to wear that dress from themall to the banquet...” Jessica murmured. Despite her sad tone, her eyes seemed rounder andsparkled even more.

I knew she was up to no good! There's no way her temperament would suddenly turn so docile.Larry paced over to his wallet and pulled out a card before tossing it over to her.

Whatever. I'll think of this as repayment for taking care of me these past days.

"Woah, thanks so much Larry!” Jessica exclaimed as she gratefully embraced the man.

Larry cringed before shrugging her off. “Alright, that's enough. It's not wise for anyone to see us insuch an inappropriate position. I have a girlfriend, you know!"

As the words left his mouth, Jessica's shoulders fell.

It's been so long, and we still haven't found Joan... What if she’s already dead? Jessica stared out thewindow as sorrow crept onto her face.

“Do you think Joan's still alive?” she blurted out.

She knew better than to bring up Joan in front of Larry. However, she couldn't stifle the growingworry inside her chest anymore. Because sometimes she, too, felt lost in despair. There was not atrace of Joan, despite how long they had searched for her. At times, Jessica wanted to give up andforget about it all.

“I know she is,” Larry's firm voice boomed.

But how can he be so sure? Or is he just stubbornly lying to himself? Jessica couldn't help but lowerher head guiltily at the determined man standing before her.

She had promised Larry that she would replace Joan. However, Norton Corporation had alreadyadvanced into a higher phase of expansion as of today. Yet, she was still clueless about the missingwoman's whereabouts.

"Alright, let's not be in tatters over this. I'll be off now.”

After saying this, Jessica bolted out the door with Larry's card in hand.

Life was full of miracles; who could have known that Jessica would soon stumble upon the one thingthat she desperately sought after? And that one thing had morphed into a whole new person.

“Ms. Zimmer, glad to see you here after some time. What are you looking for today?” A staffhurriedly approached Jessica in the mall.

Jessica's eyes roamed across the store, taking in every fabric, color, and design. Her eyes soonnarrowed as she pouted, “Do you not have any newer items?”

"Ah, please follow me, Ms. Zimmer. Our latest items are over here,” the staff motioned in a politebow. As Jessica casually strolled over, her feet screeched to a halt while her jaw dropped at theperson standing in the distance.

“Ms. Watts, what do you think of this?”

"Hmm... Will Jake like this?” Joan's eyes glimmered expectantly at the housemaid who suggestedthe clothing to her.

“You look stunning in anything, Ms. Watts. I'm sure Mr. Wilson will adore you regardless,” thehousemaid encouraged. There was nothing but the truth in the housemaid's words as she hadalways noticed how Jake went to extreme lengths to spoil Joan.

At this very moment, Jessica's feet remained rooted to the ground. Although she felt a thrilling reliefsurge through her, she couldn't quite move. Is... Is that really Joan? She's alive! And now she's back!Happiness blurred Jessica's vision as big, plump teardrops rolled down her face.

Seeing this, the staff panicked in fear of upsetting a powerful woman like Jessica. She franticallyasked, “What's wrong, Ms. Zimmer?"

"Okay, let's get this then.” Joan proceeded to wave for the shop's staff whilst saying, “Please wrapthis up for me.”