A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 2369

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2369

“I still have my career to think about,” Jessica declared after swallowing her food.

Who said you can’t have both career and love? Larry studied her quietly, his brows creasing with worry.

“Get Caspian to help you with your career.” In fact, this was the perfect way to get the best of both worlds. Not only could it bring them closer, it wouldn’t affect Jessica’s career either.

But for some inexplicable reason, Jessica couldn’t muster up the courage to accept Caspian.

“Larry, to be honest, I think I have a phobia of falling in love. I feel very insecure, and I’m scared!” Finally, she managed the force these words out.

She felt comfortable around Caspian, but the thought of actually being in a relationship with him scared the daylights out of her.

“What are you afraid of? That Caspian might leave you? Or the other way around?” Larry asked straightforwardly.

The woman in front of him had lost both her parents. Without anyone to rely on, Larry could understand where her fear stemmed from. What he couldn’t understand was why she refused to give Caspian a chance to protect and take care of her.

Jessica pursed her lips in frustration and replied softly, “I don’t know what I’m afraid of either.”

It was completely normal for a woman to feel insecure, but if it was to the point of avoiding her own feelings, then something had to be done.

“When do you plan to face your feelings?” Larry continued probing.

Jessica’s eyes turned slightly misty because she didn’t have the answer to his question. She didn’t know when she would finally open up and accept Caspian, or how long he would be willing to wait for her.

The atmosphere was somber and their conversation dull.

Despite that, this meal wasn’t completely in vain as Larry came to have a deeper understanding of the woman seated across from him.

The next morning, sunlight poured into the room and illuminated the woman in bed. Jessica slowly peeled open her eyes and massaged her temples, trying to clear her hazy mind.

Grabbing her phone, she realized that Caspian had called her numerous times the previous night.

The sight of all his missed calls tugged on Jessica’s heartstrings.