Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2527

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2527

"Joan, we're having a gathering today." A woman's excited voice drifted over the phone.

"What gathering? I'm busy." Joan frowned.

"I don't care. You must join us tonight!" The line went dead immediately after.

What the heck? How often do they have gatherings? I really don't understand how these girls think. Can their monthly salaries even cover their three meals?

"What's wrong?" Delilah asked softly.

"There's a gathering," Joan replied feebly.

"You should go," Delilah encouraged. However, Joan didn't feel like going at all.

"Just go and don't overthink it. They probably want to celebrate Dustin's return tonight."

Joan pressed her lips together. Alright, then.After putting down the tool in her hand, she went directly to her room.

Should I inform Larry? Joan immediately snatched up her phone from the table and called him.

"The girls are throwing a welcoming party for Dustin tonight," she said cautiously.

"Go ahead," Larry replied curtly.

He agreed, just like that? Did I hear it wrongly? Joan could hardly believe her ears.

Larry seemed to sense her disbelief because he explained, "As long as you're not alone with Dustin."

The sky gradually darkened. After getting ready, Joan notified Delilah before leaving the house.

"Don't come back too late!" Delilah reminded from behind.

"Okay!" she promised.

Suddenly, Jake appeared out of nowhere and asked, "Where are you going?"

"W-What are you doing here?" Joan looked at him in surprise.

"I'm here to pick you up," he answered as though it made sense.

For what? I don't recall making any plans with him. Joan surveyed the man in front of her with a doubtful expression. "We're going to the movies," tapping on her forehead lightly, he said in a gentle voice as affection gleamed in his eyes. "No, I'm going to a gathering," Joan rejected.

He never mentioned anything about going to the movies. Besides, even if he asked, I would've rejected him straight away.

He abruptly put an arm around her shoulders, and with his face only inches away from hers, he asked, "What? You don't want to hang out with me?"

This was the final straw. Shoving him away, Joan yelled, "Jake, please keep your hands to yourself!"

As though impervious to her words, Jake continued, "Then I'll attend the gathering with you."

Has this man lost his mind? What has gotten into him today? At that moment, anger coursed through Joan's veins.

She absolutely hated it when others kept bothering her, especially when they weren't that close with each other.

"Jake, you need to understand that we're just friends. You're not obligated to do anything with me, and neither will I allow you to do anything for me. Do you understand?" Joan declared solemnly, hoping that her words would get through to him.

Of course, Jake grasped her meaning. He was merely deceiving himself because he refused to let go of her, afraid that he might lose her for good.

"Why won't you just give me a chance?"

"Because I've already found the most important person in my life."

Her answer was simple but convincing.

"Do I really have no chance at all?" he murmured.

"We can be friends." Without waiting for an answer, she skirted around him and left. Jake stood rooted to the spot with his fists balled by his sides.

But I don't want to be friends!

We can either be lovers or strangers! There's no in between!

Previously, when I was in the hospital, I already had a good feeling about Joan. I admit, I only felt gratitude toward her in the beginning, but later on, I felt this bizarre feeling gradually taking over my heart. It was then that I realized- I'd fallen head over heels in love with her.

But she was already in love with that man, Larry Norton!

If she doesn't love me, fine. But I can't accept that she's in love with another man. If I can't have her, no one else can.

At the gathering, Dustin leaned by Joan's ear and asked softly, "Who was that man?"

"What man?" Joan feigned ignorance.