A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 2526

“It's okay, Ms. Young. It was just a meal anyway. Let's not dwell on it since it's already over,” Joan consoled.

“Don't be mad anymore, okay? I know you're still thinking about what happened at the beach, but nothing happened between Dustin and I that night,” Joan explained while stroking his arm comfortingly.

Larry pulled her into his embrace and whispered, “I know.” Fortunately, their night ended on a pleasant note.

One day, when Joan was making her way back, a familiar voice sounded behind her, “Joan?”

Joan whipped her head toward the voice and was dumbstruck. Didn't he leave already?Why is he back again?

“Don't recognize me anymore?” Jake slowly approached her and touched her arm.

“Why are you back again?” Joan wrung her hands awkwardly.

The day he left, things started progressing in the direction that she wanted, but his return was a sign of imminent trouble.

“Why are you so dazed? What? Not happy to see me?” Jake prodded.

“No, that's not it. You're back because...” she trailed off, unsure of how to act around him.

“I wasn't fully prepared when I came here the last time, but now I am. Everything is set,” the man answered, with an underlying meaning in his words.

“Oh, I see. Congratulations, then. Anyway, I have to go now.” Joan took a step away.

Without warning, the man jerked her into his arms.

Joan's eyes widened in shock. “Jake, what the hell are you doing?” she demanded while struggling to break free from him.

“I missed you so much, Joan,” Jake said in a hoarse voice as he caressed her hair.

“Jake, let go of me!” Joan ordered.

“Let me hug you. Just for a while. Please.” The plea in his tone left Joan feeling helpless.

Even though she felt bad, she knew that a single hug could very likely evoke a multitude of problems.

“No!” With that, she shoved him away with everything she had.