Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick) novel Chapter 2250

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2250

“Come on, Larry, don’t mock me. You know that the one Jessica loves is you,” Caspian answered tightly.

Larry could detect a tinge of resentment in Caspian’s tone. Larry took no offense, however. Smiling kindly at Caspian, Larry thought affectionately, Silly fellow! Can’t he see that Jessica’s attitude towards him has already been changing little by little?

“Hey, I’m already married. Joan’s enough for me in this life,” Larry said pleasantly.

In fact, Larry had never wavered in his love for Joan. They had their occasional squabbles, to be sure, that ended in harsh words and hurt feelings. In the end, however, both Larry and Joan would inevitably reconcile, knowing that they had each other’s best interests at heart.

“That’s right. How’s Joan doing? She looked tired when I last saw her,” Caspian recalled.

“She’s doing fine now. Don’t worry. Focus on getting better first. Who knows? You might even be getting married soon yourself,” Larry teased, winking slyly at Caspian.

Caspian’s face was immediately flushed. He dared not imagine such a favorable outcome, not when Jessica hadn’t agreed to be his girlfriend just yet.

There was a forlorn look in Caspian’s eyes as he ruminated on this. When will Jessica realize how much I care for her? Caspian thought despairingly. A year? Two years? Three?

Forget it! Caspian thought firmly to himself. No matter how long he had to wait for Jessica, he would.

“Your meatloaf’s here! Eat it while it’s hot,” Jessica chirped, bursting into the room all at once. She caught sight of Larry and took a start. “Uh… Larry? You’re here! I only bought enough for Caspian, though, do you want me to head out and buy another?” Jessica stammered awkwardly.

“There’s no need. I’m not hungry,” Larry reassured her gracefully.

“I didn’t think you were, either. When I brought food to your office previously, you didn’t take a single bite,” Jessica commented, having recovered her wits in remarkable fashion.

Larry gaped at Jessica in astonishment. Wasn’t that over long ago? How can Jessica still be bringing it up now? Hell indeed hath no fury like a woman scorned, Larry realized in dismay.

Larry made a mental note to tread with extra caution around Jessica in the future.

“What’s wrong? What happened previously?” Caspian broke in.