Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick) novel Chapter 2852

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2852

Joan nodded wordlessly, though her heart was somersaulting in her chest. She did not want anyone to find out about her investigation on Larry. She also wanted to keep Jake in the dark about her unexpected meeting with Nancy. She suspected that he would find out about it sooner or later.

“Let’s get married!” Jake blurted.

Joan was stunned into silence. While this moment was not wholly unexpected, she found herself hesitating. She would have agreed wholeheartedly if she had received his proposal before her overseas trip.

I have to know why everyone keeps telling me that I should marry Larry instead of Jake! I need to know if Larry and I really shared something special in the past.

“Jake, are you drunk? Why did you suddenly bring this up?” Joan asked hastily before gulping some water.

Jake knew she was avoiding his question.

“Joan, we’ve been together for a really long time. Our wedding is overdue; plus, everyone knows that you’re my fiancée.” Jake attempted to deceive her into accepting his proposal. In reality, he had not told a single soul that Joan was living with him.

The situation was still unpredictable, and he was worried that news of his engagement would provoke Larry into taking some extreme measures in retaliation.

I can’t underestimate Larry and his resources.

Joan lowered her head, wringing the edges of her skirts nervously. She was in a state of panic. I can’t say yes now!

“Jake, I don’t think we know each other well enough for that,” she choked out.

“Joan, there’s no one else in this world that knows you better than I do!” Jake cut in.

“Really? Joan, do you mean it?” Jake clutched her shoulders passionately. He was all excited.

She gave a small nod and sniffed. Her eyes welled up with tears.

“I’ll leave the planning up to you.” She stood up and walked back to the room, leaving Jake alone on the sofa. He sighed in relief.

Finally, she agreed to marry me.

Joan wept uncontrollably as she lay sprawled on her bed. She was confused about the immense sadness that had begun to engulf her. The only thing she knew with certainty was that she did not love Jake. She would not be this upset otherwise.

Who is he? Who is that man embedded in the deepest corner of my heart? And that blurry figure I’ve encountered in my dreams? She pounded the blanket as her heart ached.