Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2250

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2250

"Come on, Larry, don't mock me. You know that the one Jessica loves is you," Caspian answered tightly.

Larry could detect a tinge of resentment in Caspian's tone. Larry took no offense, however. Smiling kindly at Caspian, Larry thought affectionately, Silly fellow! Can't he see that Jessica's attitude towards him has already been changing little by little?

"Hey, I'm already married. Joan's enough for me in this life," Larry said pleasantly.

In fact, Larry had never wavered in his love for Joan. They had their occasional squabbles, to be sure, that ended in harsh words and hurt feelings. In the end, however, both Larry and Joan would inevitably reconcile, knowing that they had each other's best interests at heart.

"That's right. How's Joan doing? She looked tired when I last saw her," Caspian recalled.

"She's doing fine now. Don't worry. Focus on getting better first. Who knows? You might even be getting married soon yourself," Larry teased, winking slyly at Caspian.

Caspian's face was immediately flushed. He dared not imagine such a favorable outcome, not when Jessica hadn't agreed to be his girlfriend just yet.

There was a forlorn look in Caspian's eyes as he ruminated on this. When will Jessica realize how much I care for her? Caspian thought despairingly. A year? Two years? Three?

Forget it! Caspian thought firmly to himself. No matter how long he had to wait for Jessica, he would.

"Your meatloaf's here! Eat it while it's hot," Jessica chirped, bursting into the room all at once. She caught sight of Larry and took a start. "Uh... Larry? You're here! I only bought enough for Caspian, though, do you want me to head out and buy another?" Jessica stammered awkwardly.

"There's no need. I'm not hungry," Larry reassured her gracefully.

"I didn't think you were, either. When I brought food to your office previously, you didn't take a single bite," Jessica commented, having recovered her wits in remarkable fashion.

Larry gaped at Jessica in astonishment. Wasn't that over long ago? How can Jessica still be bringing it up now? Hell indeed hath no fury like a woman scorned, Larry realized in dismay.

Larry made a mental note to tread with extra caution around Jessica in the future.

"What's wrong? What happened previously?" Caspian broke in.

"It's nothing. I just witnessed Larry and Joan publicly display their affection for everyone to see. You eat, no, you eat," Jessica mimicked, rolling her eyes at Larry in disdain.

Larry felt deeply hurt by Jessica's pettiness. She's just like a child, with her childish spitefulness and tantrums, Larry mused.

"Hey, then don't come looking for me when you need my help," Larry retorted. He stood up and made as if he was about to leave the room.

Her potential venture in mind, Jessica sprang to her feet. She could not afford to lose Larry's help. Jessica flung herself in front of Larry, barricading his way out.

"Don't be so serious, Larry. Aren't we friends?" Jessica wheedled. Her face was crimson with embarrassment.

"Sure, we're friends. What do you want from me, then? To buy you a meal? Or to invest in your company?" Larry asked frankly.

Shamefaced, Jessica looked down. She found herself laid bare before Larry's searching gaze, unable to conceal anything from his piercing eyes.

Larry had indeed already perceived Jessica's true intentions. He'd only been waiting for Jessica to broach the topic.

Jessica had been planning on founding a new company using the inheritance her parents had left her. However, it would not be sufficient. Jessica considered approaching her relatives for help until they'd come to her first instead, begging her for money.

Jessica needed assurance, someone she could fall back on in times of need. Larry was the only one left who possessed both the capacity and willingness to aid her.

"Mr. Norton, what do you mean? I'm the one who should be buying you a meal," Jessica answered innocently. She fixed him with a pleading, wide-eyed look. Pleased, Larry grinned widely.

"Sure, what are we having?" he asked, playing along.

"You decide," Jessica purred.

This almost flirtatious exchange took place in front of a wretched Caspian. Bound to his hospital bed, he could not turn his eyes away from the scene of the woman he loved behaving coyly with another man. Caspian's heart ached. Larry and Jessica continued, however, blissfully oblivious to the fact.