Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick) novel Chapter 2171

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2171

After Joan had left the hospital, she changed into a fresh set of clothes and headed towards the supermarket.

The supermarket was as bustling as always. Everyone was busy joking around as they chatted and mingled around. A bright atmosphere hung in the air.

“Look who’s back!” a coworker of hers yelled all of a sudden.

“Yeah, I wonder who abandoned us by vanishing without a single trace. Yet, that person is now back here.”

“Who are you? Are sure that you aren’t lost?”

Her co-workers in the supermarket gossiped loudly as they glared at Joan with stares of displeasure. When Joan did not show up for work, they had turned red with anger. Their fury grew even further as she remained absent for a long period of time.

“Fine, I’ll just leave. It seems like I’m unwelcomed here,” Joan muttered and prepared to leave the supermarket.

“Joan, they are just joking. Don’t leave. Pay them no mind! We all missed you dearly,” a young woman ran forward and clung to Joan’s arm.

“You are still my favorite,” Joan replied softly and squeezed the woman’s cheeks.

In the blink of an eye, lunchtime had arrived. Quickly, the women crowded around Joan as they gossiped amongst themselves.

“What happened to you? Did you know that Dustin worked himself to the bone in your absence? Out of pity, we all advised him to hire another worker. Yet, he stubbornly insisted that you would return.”

“Yeah! What on earth happened? You didn’t even tell us about it.”

Witnessing their familiar faces and speech sent a flutter of warmth in her heart. Their affectionate concern left her feeling grateful and touched.

It seems like the people from her village maintained their simple and friendly ways without any harmful intentions. They were all genuinely worried about her wellbeing.

“It’s nothing; I had a lot of things to deal with recently. It is all settled now. Relax, let’s eat! I’ll pay for all your meals! Just order them!” Joan raised her voice and announced.

“Ah, I want a serving of baked ribs!”