Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2186

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2186

"Okay, I'll join you for a meal. But you'll have to stay at home and rest after that, okay?" Joan's question came off as a firm statement.

She was worried that someone might notice if Caiden went over to Delilah's home and had too much fun with Lucius. Although the village was small and humble, there were still inevitably some gossip-seeking and rumor-spreading people.

"You really don't want me to see Lucius, huh? Fine, we'll put that aside for now. Let's eat!" Caiden said as he nudged her into the dining room.

"This tastes really good!" He salivated excitedly at the freshly made dishes before him.

She made all this food for me, so they're absolutely delicious.

The door suddenly creaked open-it was Jaden.

"Woah, that smells great!" Jaden said aloud.

His voice bubbled with laughter as he joked, "What a coincidence! How uncanny that I walked in right when you guys are eating. So tell me, did you guys specifically prepare these for me?"

Noelle peeked out from behind him and exclaimed, "Oh? And you've got someone else with you, a girl nonetheless!"

Ugh! Why did those two show up now of all times? Caiden's lips twitched with annoyance. I finally got some alone time with Joan. Now, look at what they've done! They ruined everything. Are they doing it on purpose?

"What brings you guys here?" Caiden grunted.

Jaden frowned slightly at his rude question. What kind of a twisted joke is that? Why can't I be here? This is literally my home! Jaden paced into the dining room and smacked his lips like a starving child. A playful smile curved on Jaden's face. He teased, "I thought I'd come home and spend time with you since I miss you so much."

The truth was that Caiden's mom had sent him over. She was worried for Caiden, who was just discharged from the hospital and had no one to care for him at home. And since she and Caiden had a strained mother-son relationship, she could only ask Jaden to go over and keep Caiden company.

"You spending time with me? What a load of rubbish. I'm grateful enough when you're not to pissing me off," Caiden complained straightforwardly.

Jaden won't go out of his way to keep me company unless there's something he's in it for.

"Caiden, you're eating so little! Does the food taste bad? I'll make some much yummier dishes for you." Noelle then beelined for the kitchen.

"That won't be necessary," Caiden's voice thundered at her. “The food isn't the problem. I just lost my appetite now that you two are here."

Joan frowned for the briefest second before her features gradually softened.

What's with him? Wasn't he fine a moment ago? Why is he suddenly so upset? Is it because the two of them came back? But this is Jaden's home, though. And Noelle is his sister, so it should be fine for her to be here.

"Caiden... what's the meaning of this? Aren't you happy to see us?" Noelle asked in a shaky voice.

Obviously, Caiden sneered inwardly. I'm well aware of what you did to Joan. The only thing holding me back from teaching you a lesson is that Joan isn't my woman. Otherwise...

"What do you guys want?" Caiden turned and asked in a growling tone.

What's up with him? Jaden raised a brow. What does he mean by "what do we want"? Why else would I come back to my home?

"What the hell is wrong with you today, Caiden? What's with the attitude?" Jaden snarled.

I literally just got home, and now I have to put up with your temper tantrum? Why should I? It's not like I owe you anything.

Now Jaden was really getting mad. They often joked around, but Jaden never paid two minds about how harsh Caiden's jokes were. Unfortunately, today, Jaden was in a bad mood and had no patience to deal with Caiden's offensive humor.

"Alrighty, let's get you back to your room so you can rest up." Noelle then shoved Jaden away to his bedroom before a fight could start.

With them gone, Joan and Caiden were the only ones left in the dining room. The air around them fogged up with awkwardness.

"Why were you suddenly upset earlier?" Isn't it normal for Jaden and his sister to come back here? It is his home after all..." Joan cautiously uttered.

It is normal. But I don't care because they irritatingly showed up and interrupted us! Caiden's eyes turned frosty as he slammed his cutlery onto the table.