Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2800

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2800

Like Our Daughter

Della became furious immediately. If he refuses to eat, drink or sleep, what does he want to do? Does he want to die like Joan?

"Let's go! You must eat with me today!" As she spoke, she tried to drag Larry out of the office.

"Don't touch me!" yelled Larry as he flung her hand away.

Is he crazy?

"Larry, let's eat, okay? We'll come back after eating." A pleading tone crept into Della's voice. She suddenly felt a bit lost. All she wanted to do was to harm Joan, not to sabotage her beloved Larry!

Larry curled up into a ball and lay on the sofa. Hugging Joan's photograph, he slowly closed his eyes.

All Della could feel was heartache. She stopped convincing him and left the office directly.

Meanwhile, Joan was still busy by the sea. She seemed to be in a good mood.

"Help me out, Joan!" yelled the old woman, raising the fishing net.

"I'm coming!" The elderly couple fished for a living. However, they only earned a little and did not pin any hopes on earning a fortune.

"Ma'am, why don't you start a fish shop?" Joan stared at the elderly couple dubiously, feeling puzzled. Fishermen like them had an advantage those urban-dwellers did not. If they were serious about starting a fish shop, they would definitely earn a lot of money.

The elderly couple exchanged glances, shook their heads, and smiled.

"We only sell our fish to the residents nearby. We don't plan on expanding our business," explained the old woman.

Yeah, those living in the cities are manipulative people, with countless tricks up their sleeves. It's common to see trickery and scams rife amongst them. They are just a pair of naive, old couples. Why would they be willing to join those urban-dwellers?

Joan mocked herself silently, feeling slightly guilty.

I wonder how Larry's doing now. I hope that he isn't too devastated. A despondent look flashed across Joan's eyes.

"What are you thinking about, young lady?" asked the old woman softly as she waved his hand in front of Joan.

"Huh? Nothing." Joan quickly returned to her senses and continued with her work.

Suddenly, a few children ran over and pleaded with Joan to play with them.

As she could not bear to ruin their excitement, Joan bade the elderly couple farewell before having fun with the children.

Gazing at the lively scene, a contented smile played on the old woman's lips.

"That young lady is really like our daughter," remarked the old man as he whispered into the old woman's ears. She smiled as tears welled up in her eyes.

They used to have a daughter in the past. However, after she went swimming in the ocean at twenty years old, she never returned.

Probably because she was too exhausted, Joan returned home after playing with the kids for a while.

"Joan, do you want to call your family? They must be worried sick about you," asked the old woman as she worked in the kitchen.

Immediately, a hint of disappointment appeared in Joan's eyes. She was conflicted by this issue too, but in the end, she could not convince herself to call Larry.

She knew very well that this storm had not passed.

"I know," she replied, feigning lightheartedness.

Meanwhile, Caspian and Jessica were standing in front of Larry in his office at Norton Corporation. Their expressions were stern.

"Larry, if you know that Joan isn't dead yet, will you be rejuvenated immediately?" asked Jessica. Larry raised his head instantly. Gazing at her seriously with a look of anticipation, he grabbed her arm. "Have you found her? She isn't dead, right?"

A surprised expression appeared on Caspian's face too.

Actually, Jessica was simply trying to attract Larry's attention when she said that.

"Larry, I'll help you replace Joan. Can you please pull yourself together?" Jessica coaxed Larry like she was coaxing a child. On the other hand, Caspian felt puzzled.

Perhaps Joan is still alive now. However, where should we replace her? He nudged Jessica gently, his eyes filled with confusion.