Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2535

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2535

"Jory doesn't want me anymore. He hates me. Joan, tell me, do you think he's seeing somebody else?" Nancy wailed.

"Nonsense! I'm sure Jory's not like that!" Joan disagreed.

Jory's just like Larry. He's the type of businessman who devotes his life to one and only woman. So how can a man like him betray Nancy for no reason? Furthermore, didn't you just give birth to his daughter? He's practically on cloud nine, Nancy. Leaving you is the last thing on his thoughts, I'll bet. Nancy, I think you're overthinking it.

Joan studied the woman in front of her, trying to get a handle on what was troubling her.

"Joan, you don't understand. Sometimes, I get really scared. Jory's been working overtime recently..." Nancy continued to vent.

After listening to Nancy, Joan came to a conclusion. Nancy, I'm sure you're overthinking it.

"Alright, alright. Don't be dramatic, Nancy. First of all, Jory won't betray your trust. Secondly, you're reading too much into it," Joan explained to her as gently as she could.

"No, I'm not! I'm really scared! You don't understand. Jory has plenty of young, beautiful women at his beck and call. Look at me, Joan. I'm a housewife. I haven't touched my makeup in ages. Day in and day out, all I do is take care of the baby. I simply don't have the extra energy to take care of myself!"

In the end, it was about the kid. Joan sighed. This was every mother's struggle. In the beginning, after the baby was born, the mother had to sacrifice her time to tend to the baby's needs. As the child grew, the mother would have fewer and fewer matters to worry about.

"You've got to keep it together!" was all Joan could say.

"But I don't want to!" Nancy shouted. Oh, my! When have you become so stubborn? You're a mother, Nancy. You can't be throwing tantrums now. No wonder you keep complaining that Jory can't stand you! "Hello there!" came a voice. Jake happened to come across the two women.

Joan and Nancy were surprised to see him.

"Joan, is she a friend of yours?" Jake grinned, referring to Nancy.

"Oh, hi! Jake, this is Nancy. Nancy, Jake," Joan hastily introduced the two.

Well, now that they had met each other, certain procedures were due. Otherwise, it would just make matters worse.

"How did you and Joan know each other? Where did you two first meet? I'm telling you, Joan's taken, so you better not get any ideas," Nancy spoke her mind.

Joan cringed.

Oh my gosh, Nancy! The guy hasn't even said anything yet and there you go spilling all that unnecessary stuff. You seriously need to see a counselor!

Jake just stood there, scratching the back of his head, as he stared curiously at Nancy. The atmosphere turned awkward.

"Nancy, please, drop it. He knows everything," Joan reminded her friend.

The other woman heaved a sigh of relief and said nothing more. She remained silent even after that.

The three of them had lunch together before going their separate ways. Before going home, Joan urged Nancy to keep her temper in check and not unleash it on Jory. The married woman was also told to stop being stubborn and childish. But once Nancy got back, every advice she had received was thrown out the window and she resumed her horrible habits.

"Has Jory come home yet?" Nancy asked the housemaid.

"Welcome home, Mrs. Synder. Mr. Synder just called to say that he has a social event and hence won't be coming back tonight," the housemaid replied. Another social event? How many of those does he have? It's been days! Nancy kicked off her shoes and, with a frown, slumped onto the sofa.

No! I have to go see for myself! See if he's really socializing with his clients... or someone else entirely!

Without waiting for the housemaid to inform her that dinner was served, Nancy had disappeared from the villa.

Outside, darkness had fallen. Consumed by excessive jealousy, Nancy no longer feared the darkness.