Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2280

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2280

If this were any other time, he would have pushed her away without thinking twice. He just couldn't bring himself to do so knowing that Jessica had just lost both her parents recently.

"How are things between you and Joan?" Jessica brought it up during the drive. "I heard she moved out of the house."

The feelings she harbored towards Larry were purely platonic-it had nothing to do with lust, love, or even admiration.

"I'm just letting whatever happens, happen," Larry slowly replied. "I've been busy, anyway."

Looks like things aren't going well. Jessica gave the man beside her a sidelong glance.

"What do you think I can do so that Joan will come back to you?"

"What do you have in mind?" Larry instantly shot back. If Jessica got into trouble again, he doubted that Joan would spare him a glance ever again. "Just don't do anything, and that's the best way to resolve the problem."

"Um... What I meant to say was what if we changed our relationship? Would that improve the situation?" Jessica inquired.

What does she mean? Change our relationship to what?

"We could be like godsiblings or something!"

Larry stared at her, the gears in his brain grinding to a halt.

Huh? Did she hit her head? Is she high on something? Where did that come from?

"Don't tell me that you secretly enjoy the feeling of me pursuing your affections?" Jessica raised an eyebrow.

Bullsh*t! What the hell is she thinking!

"Enjoy? It is more like being tortured!"

Geez, you don't have to go that far... Jessica pouted. It wasn't as if she'd done anything horrible to Joan. If she were an evil, scheming woman, she would have gone after Joan with an axe a long time ago! "So it's settled. From now on, you'll be nothing more than a big brother to me!"

That might actually work as it meant she'd given up on pursuing him. Larry felt a content smile grow on his face.

"I'll have dessert too, thanks." Larry handed the menu back to the waiter at the restaurant.

"Yes, sir."

Jessica stared at him incredulously from across the table. He doesn't like dessert nor anything sweet, so what has gotten into him?

"Don't you hate dessert, Larry?"

Huh? How does she know that? I guess she'd done her homework when she was trying to pursue me. Larry hid a laugh behind his cup of tea.

"I don't, but you do."

Jessica did a double-take, not used to him being this caring towards her.

Her heart skipping a beat, she fixed her gaze on the ground as a bright red blush bloomed across her cheeks.

"Hey, don't get it wrong. You'll make it seem as if we're dating." Larry rolled his eyes.

Her brief moment of fantasy instantly shattered. "Just shut up and immerse yourself in this warm atmosphere! Why can't I be shy and demure for once? Why can't I revel in the feeling of being adored for once?"

Ahem! He choked on his tea.

He'd met women who were straightforward before, but none of them was like Jessica. Where did she even replace the courage to say something this embarrassing out loud? Whatever. It's not as if she was a "normal woman", he reminded himself.

"Are you okay?" She nearly jumped out of her skin, handing him a napkin on the table. "Make sure you are okay! Who's going to get the bill if something happens to you?"

"Didn't you say you were going treat me? Why am I the one footing the bill then?" He furrowed his eyebrows, raising his head to stare at her.

"Are you kidding me? Today is the first day that we've become 'siblings', so it's normal that you have to treat your little sister to a meal! Don't tell me you are going to stinge on me?" Jessica shrugged before taking a sip of her beverage.