Read online Never Late, Never Away free Chapter 10
He was almost as she had remembered him, albeit the angles of his face were sharper, and had lost the youthfulness that he had during his university years. The way that he carried himself was also a lot more mature and steady.
However, what had changed the most was the expression on his face. Gone was the warmth that she recalled seeing on his face every day. All that was left was a harsh and hard look.
Currently, he was listening to his subordinates’ reports. Every now and then, he would nod and utter out a few commands.
Not once had his gaze ever landed on her, as the group swept past her and entered the Chief Editor’s office.
The color drained from Vivian’s face.
Fabian Norton… Why is he back here? Two years ago, he had suddenly left, without even saying goodbye. Why has he returned now?
It had been two years. She had more or less given up on their broken relationship by now. However, his abrupt reappearance in her life still had waves of emotions crashing against her relentlessly, threatening to drown her entirely.
She did not even know if he had recognized her as she had him, at first glance.
At this, a self-deprecating smirk curled her lips.
Does it matter if he recognizes me or not? He and I… We’re fated to be apart. There’s no way that we can go back to how we’d used to be…
The rest of the day passed in a haze of unease and worry. She was worried that Fabian would recognize her.
Reality would soon prove that her worries were unfounded.
in meetings with the various departments.
senior editors made their reports, giving a comment or order here and
forgotten me… But I guess that’s expected of him. If I had been anything of worth to him, he would not have left without a word two years
last, it was time to get off of work. Not wanting to stay in the
her senior editor suddenly
document to Mr. Norton for me, please? Give him
turned around to face the other woman. Her voice was slightly pleading as she uttered, “Lesley, I have something urgent to
Jenson, was already in a foul mood from a meeting earlier where she had been rebuked. At hearing Vivian’s refusal, a terrible scowl twisted
escaped Lesley, Vivian had no choice but to reply, “Don’t be silly, Lesley. I’ll get right
from Lesley and walked toward Fabian’s office. Standing in front of the door, she
Knock, knock.
motion seemed to have drained all the energy out of
“Come in.”
his familiar voice invite her in,
it was still quite luxuriously furnished. The man was sitting behind his desk, flipping through the magazine that had featured
struggled to make her voice come out steadily. “Senior editor Jenson wants me to give you a simple report
not bothering to lift his head. Thus, Vivian steeled herself and began her
she was done, he did not make a single sound. At this point, she was at her
despite her best efforts, “Err… Sir, if
spun around and made her way
the handle of the door, a large hand seized
eyes were narrowed, as he zeroed in on
look him in the eyes, she turned her head