Read online Never Late, Never Away free Chapter 35
When Vivian recalled why Finnick suddenly stood up that night, she blushed. Yet, she said with a smile, “A couple should trust each other.”
Xavier’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Vivian. He asked, “Vivian, did Finnick ever tell you why he pretends to be crippled?”
Taken aback, Vivian shook her head.
Finnick had said that it was better if she remained oblivious to certain things. Hence, she never pestered him for the answer.
“Ten years ago, a car accident happened to Finnick.” On the other hand, Xavier did not seem to have any reservations and told her outright. “Everyone thought that Finnick became crippled due to that accident. In reality, he only got injured and was fully healed after going to A Nation.”
Vivian searched her memories. She seemed to have read about his car accident in the news.
Back then, at barely 20 years old, Finnick had just started college. However, someone kidnapped him and demanded an exorbitant ransom. This created a huge commotion then as the news dominated the headlines for a long time.
their hostage. Unexpectedly, they got into a car accident mid-way. The kidnappers died on the
his legs were injured. They only knew that he flew to A Nation for his medical treatment and he became really weak
heard about it vaguely,” muttered Vivian. “So, after being healed
his head to the side. “But can you
Vivian was amused.
like that, he’s probably very popular with the ladies,
“Does he want
Vivian had wondered why Finnick pretended to be crippled. Hence, she had her
she was not completely clueless either. She could guess that the Norton family had a role to play in why Finnick went to such lengths to fake
Mark was an extremely ambitious and ruthless
the other hand, Finnick went down a completely different route that had nothing to do with the Norton family. He started a business on his own probably to avoid a conflict with his
Vivian wondered if Finnick pretended to be
listening to her explanation, a hint of admiration crept into Xavier’s eyes as he gazed at her.
embarrassedly. “I watch too many soap