A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 1977

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1977

Since Joan knew what was on Dustin’s mind, it was all the more reason she could not let him show it in front of others.

“I know what you’re thinking. Don’t worry,” Dustin said as he lightly patted her on the shoulder. Subsequently, they headed back into the store.

Soon, the workday had passed, and most of the supermarket employees had gone home. Only Joan and Dustin were left behind, still busy. As it happens, the others had purposely left both of them some alone time. Ever since the incident at the hospital, they had been indifferent toward Larry and were instead anticipating Dustin’s actions.

“Joan, let me send you home,” he suddenly shouted.

It was only then that Joan realized it was already time to get off work.

However, she did not want to go home and face that man.

“You can go off first. I’ll head home soon,” she hurriedly replied.

At that moment, she wanted to be alone and have nothing to do and think about. She wanted to stare into the sky, with only the moon to accompany her as she counted the stars.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” he asked as he walked over to her.

“No,” she replied coldly.

In reality, Dustin had known all along that she was in a bad mood. She was either constantly worrying about something or had her thoughts occupied with something else. The issue with Gabriella was probably a big blow to her, wasn’t it? As he watched her, Dustin felt heartbroken.

Although the situation with Gabriella was considered a good thing for him, he did not want to see Joan disappointed and upset.

Sometimes, it was magical to fall in love with someone. When they laughed, so would you. Similarly, when they cried, you would be sad too. Without rhyme or reason, one would be happy about their loved one’s happiness and worry about their sorrows. In the past, Dustin had once thought that as long as he loved Joan, he had to have her for himself and would not ever let her go. Only now then did he realize how stupid he was when he was young.

Over time, he had come to understand that as long as he could see her smile, it was the greatest source of happiness and satisfaction for him. However, at that very moment, her face no longer held a smile.

It’s all because of Larry!

He clenched his fist tightly, and there was a fierce look in his eyes.

If it weren’t for that man, Joan wouldn’t be this disheartened and wouldn’t have been so upset all day long.

“Let’s go. It’s getting late. I’ll send you home,” he said.