Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick) novel Chapter 2823

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2823

Jessica slowly approached Joan. Her heart pounded as she waited for the latter’s embrace, but it never came. Little did she know, this version of Joan no longer recognized her.

What… Why is she staring so blankly at me? Jessica’s brows tightened into a quizzical look at the woman in front of her. She could only manage a squeak, “Joan?”

This must have been too soft because Joan didn’t acknowledge her. Instead, the woman headed off in the direction of the cash register.

Jessica stood frozen as she watched the woman from a short distance. Am I mistaken? She shook her head, thinking that it had to be Joan. Then she immediately darted before Joan and pulled her into a tight embrace.

“Joan!” A longing nostalgia was laced in Jessica’s tone.

At this sudden hug, Joan’s mind blanked unnervingly. Who is she? How does she know my name? Joan gently pushed Jessica away, studying her warily. Discomfort soon flashed in the former’s eyes as she cut to the chase, “I’m afraid you’ve mistaken me for someone else. I don’t know you, miss.”

Ever since Joan recovered from her psychological shock, her memories had been fully erased, much to Jake’s convenience and delight. He had hoped for such a thing to happen.

Panic settled on Jessica’s scrunched-up forehead. This made her heart pound erratically as she stuttered, “Joan… Take a better look at my face. It’s me, Jessica!” What happened to her? How can she not recognize me?

“I’m sorry, miss, but I really think you’ve got the wrong person.” The housemaid led Joan away as she said those words.

No! There’s no way I’m mistaken! I would recognize Joan anywhere. Even if all that’s left of her is her ashes, I’d still be able to tell her apart from anyone else! An idea suddenly flitted through Jessica’s mind. She ran towards the women and obstructed their path. Then she pleased as if her life depended on it, “Joan, I’m Jessica… Larry has been waiting for you this entire time since you went missing. Please, let’s get you back, okay?”

Jessica had finally found Joan, so there was no way she would let the woman off so easily. She mentally swore that she would bring Joan to Larry and prove to everyone that Joan was still alive.

Meanwhile, an inexplicable ache pulsed in Joan’s chest at the mention of Larry’s name.

Who’s Larry? Why does it hurt so much to hear his name? Joan clutched tightly at her chest in an attempt to stifle the excruciating pain.