Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2369
âI still have my career to think about,â 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.â 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.
âLarry, to be honest, I think I have a phobia of falling in love. I feel very insecure, and I'm scared!â
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?â 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, âI don't know what I'm afraid of either.â
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.
âWhen do you plan to face your feelings?â Larry continued probing
Jessica's eyes turned slightly misty because she didnât 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.
There's really nothing to complain about him. I should try to accept him, right? Jessica gave herself
a mental pep talk while drawing the curtains open.
Her phone rang again. Unsurprisingly, it was Caspian. âWhere are you? I'll come pick you up,â came
his anxious voice.
Jessica quickly turned him down. âIt's fine. I can go over there myself.â
âNo. The weather has changed and it is cold today. I brought you a coat.â
Jessica felt her throat close up with emotion. For a while, she couldn't formulate a proper response.
No one has ever cared about me like he does.
âSo where are you?â Caspian sounded slightly out of breath on the other end of the line.
âI'm at a hotel...â The previous night, Larry had sent her to a hotel by the beach, then gone straight
to look for Caspian. He revealed everything to Caspian. That was why the latter was so anxious to
get ahold of her.
Back in the office, Larry was tapping away on the keyboard, hard at work. Meanwhile, all the
employees were doing their respective jobs outside his office
Norton Corporation returned to how it was before. No one slacked off, complained, or slandered
anyone.
This was all because of Dustin's departure and Larry's return.
âMr. Norton, these are the proposals for some of our recent projects. Please take a look at them,â
his assistant came in and reported with an excited gleam in her eyes.
âAlright,â Larry replied curtly and sipped on his coffee.
At the same time, Joan was still lying on her hospital bed while flipping through a magazine.
However, her attention was diverted as indignation flickered in her eyes.
Why hasn't he called me? Glancing at her phone on the bedside table, an adorable pout formed on
her lips.
"Are you waiting for someone to call you?â Abigail asked with an impish grin.
âNo.â Joan's denial came almost immediately.
Fine. I won't ask anymore or she might get upset again. Abigail picked up the thermos flask and
walked out of the ward.
Suddenly, Joan's train of thought was interrupted by a voice just outside the door. âOh, I'm so sorry!
I didn't mean it!"
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