A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 2782

Joan merely smiled stiffly. Would he? She supposed that Larry might still be upset about things between Dustin and herself.

"Let's not talk about those unpleasant things today, shall we? It's so rare that we're able to get together, so I must insist that all of you stay for dinner."

"Hurry up and call Nancy!" Abelyn said as she tossed the phone to Jessica.

Since befriending Nancy, she and Abelyn had only grown closer. Perhaps the bond stemmed from commonalities in their personal experiences, or maybe they just had a natural affinity for each other.

"What? You're not coming? Why? Joan and I are here already," Jessica fretted before Abelyn

snatched the phone from her.

"You've half an hour to show yourself, Nancy Barrymore. If I don't see you then, don't come around again."

With that, Abelyn hung up.

That poise and that tone was totally badass! Jessica flashed her a huge thumbs-up.

Joan was the only one who was more subdued throughout. She seemed a little pensive at the moment.

"What's the matter, Joan? Are you not feeling well? Still worried about the incident at the flower shop?" Jessica frowned slightly as she held her delicate hand.

"It's nothing." Joan shook her head and eked out a smile. It was a blatant lie. She was indeed worried, but her thoughts were mostly concentrated on Larry. It had been several days since he last initiated contact and that made Joan a little saddened.

"Have you been fighting with Larry?"

It was Jessica who nailed it.

Joan did not answer before she made her way into the kitchen.

"I'll give you a hand here, Dustin." She then rolled up her sleeves and began to wash the vegetables which were placed to the side.

Jessica sighed helplessly when it occurred to her that there were serious issues between Joan and Larry.

Soon, Nancy was at the door and swiftly joined in.