Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2696

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2696

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2696

Joan Steals The Show

Her answer would undoubtedly be Larry, but that was what she said before.

Jake was well prepared. He felt that the possibility of Joan choosing him was greater than ever. Unless she wanted Larry to go broke.

Back at the ward, Joan lay on the hospital bed with a convincing look of pain on her face.

“Ouch, it hurts! It really hurts! Please be gentle!”

Her acting was first rate.

Abelyn and Brayden felt guilty at the sight of her. Brayden hung his head low and did not dare meet Joan’s eyes.

“Joan, how are you feeling now? Do you want me to summon the doctor?” Abelyn asked in concern, looking conflicted.

“No need, I’m fine now.” Joan waved her hand and answered feebly.

“It’s Brayden, is it?” Joan looked at him with a weak smile.

Brayden looked up at once with guilt in his eyes.

“Yes, that’s me. I’m really sorry…”

Wow, he was capable of an apology! Abelyn turned to stare at Brayden in amazement. Is he really going to turn over a new leaf? Or is he putting on a show of remorse? Abelyn doubted.

“Brayden, you are a man! You must be responsible for your actions and be willing to let go when the time is right. Abelyn is a great girl, and she deserves a man who truly loves her…”

Joan exaggerated her speech on purpose.

“I know. I used to be an *sshole and did not treasure Abelyn. But I regret that now. I can’t live without her…”

That’s utter nonsense! Abelyn rolled her eyes at Brayden but said nothing.

“You need to respect Abelyn’s wishes,” Joan said before she was interrupted by a coughing fit.

It goes without saying that a man should respect women!

I know that now. I will respect Abelyn’s decision.” Brayden gulped and mopped the sweat on his brow.

“Abelyn, I’ve thought it through. I was immature back then to have hurt you and your friend. I take responsibility for my actions and I hope you can forgive me. If you really do not wish to see me again, I will respect your choice and wish you well…”

Brayden’s speech was so sincere that even Joan was moved.

Dustin felt touched too by the scene before him. He had thought that Brayden was not going to give up on Abelyn easily. But it seemed like Brayden was finally willing to let go.

Of course, the credit should go to Joan.

“Ms. Watts, I’m sorry for being so reckless…”

Perhaps he sensed that Abelyn was not going to change her mind this time, or perhaps it was due to Joan’s injury that Brayden had already bought a ticket to return to the country.

Abelyn gazed at the sky through the window and felt a wave of melancholy. She did not know why she felt hurt. Perhaps it was due to the strange and trying circumstances of her life.

“Alright, it’s fine now. All of this will pass,” Joan said urgently.

All of what was experienced will be a part of history over the passage of time.

The pain, sorrow, and confusion that one faced would seem like a joke in the future.

At the sight of Abelyn’s sadness, Joan hurriedly revealed the truth about her false injury.

“Joan, you’re horrible! You even managed to dupe me,” Abelyn laughed as she smacked Joan on the shoulder forcefully.

“You know now, don’t you? See, Brayden is gone. Nobody will bother you now.”

Joan glanced at Abelyn helplessly. It was clear that Abelyn still loved Brayden but was suppressing her true emotions.

Or maybe Abelyn was really hurt? Joan looked away and spared no further thought on the matter.