Chapter 2730 Mistrust
“Then I’ll take my leave.”
As Joan was about to go, Jessica held on to her arm firmly.
“Joan, don’t go. Accompany me for a while more,” requested Jessica brazenly.
“Stop playing around. You should go home.”
“What’s the hurry? We have more than enough time. Look!” Jessica pointed to the watch on her wrist. A look of excitement appeared on her face.
“So, what’s up with you and Larry?” She continued the topic of discussion from last night.
“Larry and I? We’re fine, don’t worry. There’s really nothing going on between us at the moment.”
Joan was kind of speechless at Jessica’s enthusiasm toward her. Why is she so interested about my affairs with Larry?
“Come on, Joan. Let me take you home,” said Jessica. She started to pull on Joan’s arm to get her to leave the nightclub.
“I don’t want to go home!” Joan suddenly cried out in agitation.
Jessica was taken aback by her unexpected outburst. Where does she intend to go if she doesn’t want to go home?
“You should head back first. I’d like to take a stroll on the beach…”
“I’m coming with you!” Jessica hastily interrupted Joan before she could finish her sentence.
Joan stared at her for a few seconds. She didn’t say anything and turned to leave without waiting for Jessica.
Pulling herself together, Jessica immediately ran after Joan and followed her.
Holy cow! Larry must have done something that greatly upset Joan! The more she thought about, the more uneasy and worried she felt.
After some time, the two women arrived at the beach.
“Joan, your alcohol tolerance is getting better.” Jessica purposely started a conversation to get Joan talking.
She only knew that Joan was troubled because of Larry. However, she didn’t know what exactly went on between them as Joan didn’t tell her anything.
“Is it?” Joan replied absent-mindedly. She was gazing at the nearby sea.
“Joan, if you think of me as a good friend, you can tell me all about it.” Jessica offered with sincerity.
She genuinely wanted to help Joan ease the pain that she was feeling. Joan turned to look at her. A smile slowly formed on her face, there was a hint of comfort in her eyes.
“Della was hospitalized. Larry suspected that I hurt her,” Joan answered impassively.
Upon hearing this, Jessica’s expression hardened. What does Joan have to do with Della’s hospitalization? Besides that, didn’t Della already leave the country some time ago?
“Della isn’t here,” reminded Jessica with a serious face.
“The reason she went overseas previously was to find me. I was with Dustin and Abelyn at that time…”
Joan took a trip down memory lane, which brought up painful memories. She wanted so much to forget that period of torment. She wanted to stay away from Della as far as possible. However, the reality was always cruel.
“And then? Larry suspected that you were the one who hurt Della?” Jessica exclaimed with disbelief. Her voice instantly shot up a few octaves.
“That’s right.”
Just what is going on with Larry? Why is he doubting the person he loves right now? Joan finally came back after an arduous journey. And this is what he’s up to now?
On top of that, Della was always the one bullying Joan. Joan never did her any harm at all!
Larry must have lost his mind! He isn’t even clear about the situation, and he started to suspect Joan blindly!
“Let’s go, Joan. Let’s confront Larry about this!” She started dragging Joan away.
“I’m not going back!” Joan stated bluntly. Anger coated each word that she uttered.
Jessica could fully understand that she was deeply chagrined at that moment.
“Joan, you need to clear the air and resolve the misunderstanding,” advised Jessica, wanting to help Joan resolve her issue.
“There’s no need to do so. If he truly knows me and my character, what’s there to explain? I am utterly heartbroken that he did not trust me at all.”
Her frustrated rant was tinged with sadness and disappointment.
Seeing the shattered look on Joan’s face, Jessica’s heart went out to her. She quietly took out her phone and dialed a number without hesitation.
“What’s up?” Larry asked in a lazy and tired voice after picking up the call.
“What do you mean what’s up? Larry, what kind of a man are you? You couldn’t protect the woman you love. Now you even have the audacity to suspect her!” Jessica shouted furiously over the phone without reserve.
