A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 1956

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1956

At his words, Larry was bewildered.

Lucius’ daily life has been revolving around his school and home. Why does he feel depressed then?

“Ms. Young, have you noticed anything strange with Lucius lately?” He glanced at the woman with concern.

Delilah hesitated for a moment. “Every day during mealtimes, he always asked when Joan would come back. He said he was worried about his Mom, that she might be bullied outside…” she said softly.

Hearing that, Larry’s gaze turned grim.

I see. It’s because of Joan.

The man promptly fished out his phone and dialed her number, but the call didn’t get through. Out of agitation, he took two photos of the boy on the bed and sent them to her.

Ding!

Joan swiped to unlock her phone, and she was stunned by what she saw.

Without hesitation, she called him back straight away.

“What’s going on? What happened to Lucius?”

Her anxious voice and hasty tone gave him an illusion that she was right next to him.

“He’s hospitalized. The doctor said he has been depressed recently,” Larry answered slowly.

Is it because of me?

A panic overtook Joan. Her eyes were filled with remorse.

“Ms. Young said that he often asked when you’re coming back every time he eats. He called me many times too,” the man said in a husky voice.

The woman’s eyes turned red-rimmed as her body quivered.

“Joan, please come back, if you will. The boy really needs you now.”

She could no longer hold back her emotion. Hanging up the phone, she huddled up on the couch with her arms around her knees, sobbing in anguish.

Lucius is admitted to the hospital because of me. It’s all my fault!

Tears trickled down her face and soaked the pillow under her head.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Someone knocked incessantly on the door, but she showed no response at all, as though she didn’t hear it.