A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 1517

Even though her praises were subtle, Larry still felt uncomfortable hearing Joan compliment another man. Regardless, he knew it was not the time to get jealous, so he did not dwell on it. However, he repeated Cory's name in his mind.

After a while, Joan said to Larry, “I should call Mr. Jefferson now, shouldn't I?"

Larry nodded as he felt that the man's checkup must be completed by now. “Yes. Call him.”

“Okay.” Joan then called the number Carl gave her.

“Hello, Ms. Joan,” came Carl's voice from the other end of the line.

“Mr. Jefferson, how was your checkup? Are you okay?” Joan asked nervously.

“I'm fine. Don't worry, Ms. Joan. However, the doctor said that I have a minor fracture, so I'll have to stay in the hospital for a few days,” Carl said with an intentionally light-hearted chuckle.

“I'm glad that you're fine.”

Joan was relieved upon hearing his words. “Mr. Jefferson, I'll be visiting you in a bit. Which hospital are you in?”

Joan found the need to visit him since he was in a hospital now. After all, she was the reason he was injured, and it was only polite of her to do so.

“It's okay, Ms. Joan. I've only suffered minor injuries. I won't trouble you anymore. However, we won't be able to discuss the contract for the time being.”

On the other end of the line, Carl grinned slyly while speaking in a polite tone.

Although Carl was completely unscathed, he decided to stay in the hospital for a while longer. This way, he would be able to gain Joan's sympathy, and the two would become closer. Moreover, he could avoid spinning tales just for the supposed contract.

In his mind, Carl praised himself for his intellect.

“That won't do. You were hurt because of me, so it's only right that I come to visit you,” Joan insisted.