Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2776

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2776

Awakened

"Dustin, I'm here. I'm Joan." She ran to the side of the bed and said gently. Dustin opened his eyes slowly, with his breath sounding extremely weak and short.

If I knew this would happen, I would never open a flower shop!

Looking at the miserable Joan, Caiden felt as though a thousand needles were stabbing through his heart.

"You fool. Don't be sorry. We are good friends, aren't we?" Dustin struggled to lift his hand and grabbed Joan's gently.

Indeed, he simply wanted to protect her, without expecting anything in return.

Plus, he was fully aware that love was not something that could be forced. Thus, he had decided long ago to let go of her and look after her as a friend forever.

"Dustin, I have to admit, you are truly brave." Just then, Caiden stood up and walked up to Dustin.

"I'm sure you would do the same if you're in my shoes," Dustin responded.

Caiden nodded. Indeed, I would not hesitate for a second to take her place. Both of them exchanged glances and smiled.

Any man who failed to get the woman he loved would definitely choose to back down and protect her as a friend. This applied to both Caiden and Dustin. Thus they had something in common after all.

"It's time for medicine." Right then, a nurse came in and placed some medicine on the table. "Don't move around these few days until you recover. Remember this."

Abelyn, who was staring from afar, looked utterly dispirited. She could not accept that her best buddy who was still playing around lively just the previous day, was now lying on a hospital bed.

"Abelyn, what are you doing? Why are you so quiet? Don't tell me you broke up with the bartender." Looking at Abelyn, Dustin tried hard to crack a joke.

"You b*stard. You wish that's true, don't you?" Abelyn walked over to his bed slowly while wiping away her tears.

"I've told you that bartender is not a good man. Really. But you don't believe me." Dustin became too agitated that he choked a few times.

"Take it easy! Stop talking, please. You should rest!" Abelyn tucked him in.

It had become their mutual entertainment to poke at each other every time they met without realizing it.

A short while later, the two of them started bickering again. Joan and Caiden who were watching beside could not help but burst into laughter.

Indeed, Dustin and Abelyn could have made a perfect couple. However, neither of them viewed the other party romantically.

"Alright. Then I'll go back first. Call me if anything happens." Caiden looked at Joan affectionately.

"Okay. Thanks so much," Joan said gently with a smile.

Even now, Caiden still was deeply attracted by Joan every time she displayed her genuine smile.

The two of them exchanged a few more words before Caiden left the hospital. Back in the ward, the atmosphere had transformed from bitterness to joy, as Dustin and Abelyn were still joking around.

"Abelyn, do you have a heart? I am a patient right now, okay? Shouldn't you show some mercy on me?" Dustin said while acting indignantly.

"Are you kidding me? Yes, you are a patient. But at the same time, you are a man. What kind of man fights with a lady?" Abelyn responded without any sign of weakness.

This scene in front of Joan somewhat warmed her heart. It's just like old times as if nothing has happened.