A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 2247

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2247

Thinking back upon the events of that day made Jessica’s blood boil.

“Don’t misunderstand. You know men, we can’t control ourselves sometimes,” Larry explained sheepishly.

Larry was at a loss for words. That was the only explanation he could give to excuse that moment of recklessness.

“Yes, you couldn’t hold yourself back. That’s why you did those things with Joan in broad daylight,” Jessica scoffed.

“No, we were in the office, all right? It wasn’t as awful as you’re trying to make out!” Larry snapped.

“You didn’t lock the office door. What’s the difference whether you were inside or outside of the room, doing what you did?” Jessica sneered.

Why couldn’t they have just done whatever they wanted to do in private? What were they trying to do? Any normal person would have gotten jealous from seeing that! What with an attractive-looking man like Larry, Jessica reflected.

“Fine. Let’s not dwell on this anymore. How is your side holding up? Have you informed everyone yet? Was there any outcome?” Larry inquired, steering the conversation away to another topic entirely.

“Yes, they’re all aware,” Jessica answered shortly.

Larry guessed that Jessica’s anger hadn’t subsided. After a few more equally cold replies, Jessica abruptly ended the call. Larry was left on the other end, listening to the dial tone in bewilderment.

Wasn’t that just a small issue? Was there a need to overreact in that way? Larry thought, staring at the phone in his hands. He shook his head helplessly.

How dare you! Gritting her teeth, Jessica furiously stabbed at her phone to end the call, then flung it onto the sofa. She stalked into the kitchen.

“Joan, do you want to have dinner together tonight?”

“Yes, come on! Let’s go together. It’s the weekend!”

A chorus of giggling girls surrounded Joan, their faces rapturous with glee.

“I won’t be joining you. I have some things to deal with. Sorry. I’ll be taking my leave first,” Joan hastily replied, waving them off.

Joan knew too well what her friends were like. Anyone who dared oppose them would be swept away by sheer force, despite any protests to the contrary.

“Don’t run away! Let’s all go out together. There’s nothing for you to do at home, anyway,” One of the girls added persuasively. They thronged about Joan, eagerly trying to convince her to join them.

“No, I have to pick Lucius up,” Joan replied pleasantly, but with a renewed determination in her tone. She elbowed her way through the group and fled.

Just as Joan was heaving a sigh of relief at having escaped, Dustin rounded the corner and appeared beside her. “Why aren’t you going out with them?” he asked quizzically.