Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2141

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2141

There were already a lot of misunderstandings between her and Larry. It would only cause more misunderstandings if Larry knew of her wearing the doctor's coat.

Joan was soon back in the ward. Gazing at her worriedly, Caiden asked feebly,

"What took you so long? Did anything happen?"

Once again, the woman fell into deep thought. Indeed, something strange has happened.

Seeing that, Caiden raised his voice as he called out, "Joan!"

His voice brought her back to her senses. "Huh? What were you saying? Do you want some water? I'll go get it." Before he could say anything, she grabbed a glass and was heading out of the ward. What's wrong with her? She looks preoccupied. Did something really happen to her just now?

Quickly, Caiden halted her, "Joan! I don't need water."

The latter slowly turned around, plastering an apologetic look for her absent-mindedness.

Meanwhile, Larry was like a cat on hot bricks, for Joan was not answering his calls. In the end, he resorted to calling Delilah. "Hello, Ms. Young, is Joan at home? I've called her phone several times, but I couldn't reach her," he gabbled in a panic.

Holding the phone, Delilah looked around the house and then Joan's bedroom, yet the woman was nowhere to be seen. For the past few days, she noticed that Joan seemed to be very busy. Sometimes, the latter would even stay out all night. Initially, she had thought Joan was with Larry. Yet, now it turned out that the two had not been together.

Then... Where did she go for the past few days? What is she up to?

Having no choice, Delilah lied, "Um... She's helping me with the gardening. She's busy right now, and she doesn't have her phone with her." Then, she asked sheepishly, "Do you want to talk to her right now?" Although Delilah sounded strange over the phone, Larry didn't think much. After all, he was only calling to make sure Joan was fine.

Hence, he said, "There is no need then. By the way, I'll have dinner at home tonight. I'll end the call now."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Delilah stood rooted to her spot, her gaze darkened.

What has Joan so busy with recently? She's been leaving home early and only returning late at night. She couldn't even squeeze in the time to send her kid to school. Oh, I hope she won't come home late today.

Meanwhile, Joan was washing the fruits in the washroom of the ward. Her phone that she left on the sofa vibrated.

Caiden was staring at the vibrating phone, feeling unsettled. Will she leave right away after receiving Larry's call? Sorrow flitted across his face at the thought of it.

Just then, Joan came out of the washroom and handed the fruits to him. "Here, the doctor said you should eat more fruits."

"Joan," Caiden called her name.

"What is it?"

"Can you stay and keep me company tonight?" he asked tentatively.

Seeing the flicker of expectation in his eyes, Joan wavered.

Yet, there was no reason for her to stay for the night. After all, she was not his girlfriend, let alone she was a married woman. "Well, I'll stay a little longer then." With a smile, Joan patted on his shoulder.

If Larry found out that she had stayed for the night, it would be a disaster. Hence, she wouldn't agree to Caiden's request.

"Why can't you stay here? I'm afraid something might happen," Caiden muttered, keeping his head down to avoid her eyes.

What does that mean? What else could happen? He seems fine to me. Or, is there a sequela of his injury? Joan gazed doubtfully at the man before her.

"Well, what else could happen?" she asked curiously.

If something really happens to him after I leave, who will be responsible for it?

I think I'd better replace him a caregiver.

She then suggested, "Why don't I replace you a caregiver? That way, you won't need to worry about anything anymore."

When she grabbed her phone and was about to dial, Caiden voiced his disagreement, displeasure evident as he said, "Those caregivers are mostly inexperienced, and they don't know me. I don't feel comfortable being around a stranger. Besides, I will only stay in the hospital for a few more days. There is no need to replace someone."