A Touch of Sweetness (Finnick Norton and Vivian William) novel Chapter 2095

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2095

“Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavailable…”

It was the same message, over and over again.

Larry! Where the hell are you at a time like this? You should be here by now! And now you’re not even answering the phone! Joan stomped her feet in fury.

“What is it, Joan?” Suddenly, Caiden appeared before her.

Why is he here? How odd.

“Nothing. It’s just… Lucius and I are waiting for someone…” Joan smiled faintly.

You’re waiting for that scumbag Larry, aren’t you? I’m afraid he’s at the airport right now. Caiden sneered.

“Next, let’s welcome Mr. Caiden Owens, the sponsor of this event, to come up and say a few words,” the headmaster called out.

The crowd gave a round of applause.

You’re the sponsor? Joan looked at him in confusion. She found the turn of events somewhat inconceivable.

Caiden merely put on a smile and made his way onto the platform.

“Oh, my. He’s quite handsome! And so young too!”

“How true. But it’s not meant to be. We’re already married.”

“Oh, come off it! I’m telling you, he’s a self-made tycoon. He built his empire from scratch…”

Nearby, some women gossiped among themselves.

Joan had never checked on Caiden’s history and background, for she had been sure that the two of them would not meet again. Right then, it seemed she had made a formidable… friend. Whether he was friend or foe remained to be determined.

“Dear parents, teachers, and students, good day, and nice to meet you all. I’m Caiden Owens…”

He delivered his speech in such a calm and collected manner. It seemed that he was not a stranger to an event like the one they were having. Joan listened intently to his speech.

Children had their dignity to preserve too. Every child would have wanted their parents to come with them on the field trip. Lucius had been looking forward to it too, but Larry failed to deliver.

“Mom?” Lucius tugged her arm, looking despondent.

Joan stared at Caiden in front of them, feeling equal parts surprised and guilty. She herself also wondered whether Larry would come or not.

The man neither answered her calls nor replied to her messages. The field trip was about to begin. If she rejected Caiden, and the event started without Larry or he ended up not coming at all, it would only make Lucius feel worse.

“Caiden, do you mind if I make a call?” Joan asked.

She decided to give him one final call. If Larry did not pick this up, she would agree to Caiden’s proposal, and the three of them would attend the field trip together.

“Of course not, Joan. I’ll support whatever you do.” Caiden slowly stood up.

He was well aware that she would surely call Larry, just as he was well aware that Larry would definitely not answer the phone.

“Okay, Lucius. You wait over here with Caiden, alright? I have to make a phone call. Be right back,” Joan told her son before she headed to a nearby fence and dialed Larry’s number.