Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2385

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2385

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2385

“Sure!” She extended her right leg and gently kicked the ball back to the little kid. Dustin was watching her from afar.

That was why he fell for her. She was kind, innocent and he loved her loving and gentle interactions with kids.

“Joan.” She was in a terrible mood when she heard that familiar voice calling out to her. Should I ask him about his attempt to sabotage Norton Corporation? He should be feeling remorseful, right? For a moment, she was lost for words when she faced him.

“Why are you here alone?” Dustin asked tenderly. “I just wanted to take a breather. What about you? It has been a long time. How are you?” Joan returned.

“I’m fine, but I missed you.” He was direct.

Joan was taken aback and speechless. She sidestepped and changed the subject. “I heard business at the supermarket was slow recently.

She did not have to hear that from anyone. Dustin was in such a sad state, and that said it all. “Still manageable. What about you? I heard you went on a vacation. Are you feeling better after the trip?” he asked with concern.

“I’m fine.” The park was eerily quiet as they exchanged pleasantries awkwardly.

Joan was contemplating whether or not to ask him about Norton Corporation, while Dustin was also pondering if he should confess to her what he did to the Nortons. They were both mulling over the same subject but did not dare to bring it up.

It took him much effort to win her over as a friend. Dustin desperately hoped he will not lose her respect over the Norton Corporation incident.

“Are you okay?” Joan gently asked. “I’m fine. What can go wrong?” he replied with a forced smile.

“Dustin, don’t you have anything to tell me?” Joan finally could not suppress herself and pointedly asked him. There should be no secrets between friends, especially between old friends like them.

Dustin hesitated, and his expression clearly showed his sense of guilt. She knew, after all. Heck! Rather than letting her imagination run wild, I might as well come clean.

“Yes, I have a confession, Joan. You may think I am evil, but you cannot deny the fact that I love you. I wanted to win you over from Larry and marry me. I wanted to destroy Larry, to crush his confidence…”

He was brutally honest and direct. Joan thought she was mentally prepared for anything he threw at her, but his words still gave her the shudders.

“Why? I thought we were friends? Why did you do this to me? Don’t you know when you destroy Larry, you are destroying me at the same time?” Joan did not mince her words as well.

He wasn’t surprised she said that as he could see it coming. Her heart was filled with love for Larry, with no place left for him.

“Why are you so cruel?” Dustin brooded. Joan was bewildered. She did not know what wrong she had done to him. Or, how she had offended this man.

“Dustin, I hope you remember that you are my savior and friend,” she offered.

“Then?” he asked.

“And, that’s all we can be.” That was her reply. As expected, she was resolute.

And true enough, he had no place in her heart. The saddest part was, he had spent so many years waiting for her.

“I always wanted to maintain a good relationship with you, but you keep trying to put us in trouble,” Joan continued.

“Joan, you know I can never co-exist with Larry!” It would be a miracle if two love rivals can get along peacefully. “Fine. This is the end then.” With that, she stood up to leave.

Dustin pulled her into his arms and held her tightly. “Could you give me another chance, please?” His pleading was so heartfelt and ardent that she nearly succumbed. “Let go of me!”