Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2852
Joan nodded wordlessly, though her heart was somersaulting in her chest. She did not want anyone to find out about her investigation on Larry. She also wanted to keep Jake in the dark about her unexpected meeting with Nancy. She suspected that he would find out about it sooner or later.
“Let’s get married!” Jake blurted.
Joan was stunned into silence. While this moment was not wholly unexpected, she found herself hesitating. She would have agreed wholeheartedly if she had received his proposal before her overseas trip.
I have to know why everyone keeps telling me that I should marry Larry instead of Jake! I need to know if Larry and I really shared something special in the past.
“Jake, are you drunk? Why did you suddenly bring this up?” Joan asked hastily before gulping some water.
Jake knew she was avoiding his question.
“Joan, we’ve been together for a really long time. Our wedding is overdue; plus, everyone knows that you’re my fiancée.” Jake attempted to deceive her into accepting his proposal. In reality, he had not told a single soul that Joan was living with him.
The situation was still unpredictable, and he was worried that news of his engagement would provoke Larry into taking some extreme measures in retaliation.
I can’t underestimate Larry and his resources.
Joan lowered her head, wringing the edges of her skirts nervously. She was in a state of panic. I can’t say yes now!
“Jake, I don’t think we know each other well enough for that,” she choked out.
“Joan, there’s no one else in this world that knows you better than I do!” Jake cut in.
Well, yes, that may be true, but I don’t know him well enough! Every time I try to know more about him, he clams up.
Joan recalled how she tried to learn about his past, his job, and his hobbies. Yet, he still seemed as foreign as a stranger to her.
Once in a while, she was struck by an inexplicable sense of fear. But then she would remind herself of Jake’s care, and she would force herself to ignore the doubts she had.
“Joan, I’ve waited for you for a really long time. I really don’t want to wait anymore. To be honest, I’m tired. I want to have a family. I want a wife and kids,” Jake pleaded gently as his eyes shone with hope.
Joan’s heart softened at his pleas. She had thrown her initial determination to reject his proposal out the window. Faced with his hopeful expression, her resolve weakened. I owe him my life. This is the least I can do for him.
“Ok,” came her agreement.
He loves me so much, so I should learn to be happy with that. After all, it’s such a small gesture in the grand scheme of things.
“Really? Joan, do you mean it?” Jake clutched her shoulders passionately. He was all excited.
She gave a small nod and sniffed. Her eyes welled up with tears.
“I’ll leave the planning up to you.” She stood up and walked back to the room, leaving Jake alone on the sofa. He sighed in relief.
Finally, she agreed to marry me.
Joan wept uncontrollably as she lay sprawled on her bed. She was confused about the immense sadness that had begun to engulf her. The only thing she knew with certainty was that she did not love Jake. She would not be this upset otherwise.
Who is he? Who is that man embedded in the deepest corner of my heart? And that blurry figure I’ve encountered in my dreams? She pounded the blanket as her heart ached.