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Paul was frightened. He quickly responded, “Got it, Mr. Martin!”
Jacky looked at Paul with a half–smile. “I haven’t seen you for a few days and you’ve become more timid? You weren’t injured after that accident, but did it make you a coward?”
“Shut up!” Paul hissed.
Jacky always launched unexpected attacks at others. Of all the people in Jipsburg City, the person Paul hated the most was Jacky, who was currently smiling at him perfunctorily.
Joe was used to seeing them bickering. He took out a cigarette and took his time smoking it.
He’d wanted to help Skylar today because he didn’t want this to affect Gloria. It was a pity that Skylar hadn’t asked him for help.
He decided to wait and see.
The traffic in Jipsburg City was still quite heavy at around 7:00 pm. Skylar could have arrived at the
Yancey Residence in half an hour, but she took 45 minutes instead.
When she entered the house, she spotted three people sitting on the couch in the living room. They were waiting for her.
“Skye!” Janine, Charles, and Steven called out to her in unison as they shot to their feet.
After having dinner earlier, the trio had been sitting on the couch, browsing through their own phones.
There was much discussion going on on the internet about Skylar.
These people were saying all sorts of nasty things about her. The trio were so mad that they wished that
they could track down all these people who were talking rubbish.
What did they know? What right did they have to diss Skylar?
Did the Williamses have any conscience? They had hurt Skylar against their conscience. Where was their
bottom line?
Even if the Williamses didn’t care about Skylar, they did! They empathized with her.
As Skylar looked at them, she felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She knew that
all of them would always be there to face her troubles with her.
“Hi, Mom. Hi, Steven and Charles.”
“I know about everything, Skye. Janine sighed. “Christopher will face the consequences of his actions in the future. How could he treat you like that?” Janine wiped the tears off her face.
Earlier, Janine had even told herself not to cry. In the end, it tugged at her heartstrings when she thought about how Skylar had been betrayed.
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Skylar walked over and gave Janine a hug. “Don’t cry, Mom. I found out about these a long time ago. It’s not worth it to shed tears over a jerk. I have already learned to let things go. These things can’t hurt me.”
Steven and Charles were standing by the side. Hearing such words made them feel uneasy.
They kept having the feeling that Skylar was indeed keeping some things to herself. She was afraid that they would be worried about her.
Previously, when Skylar had gone back to the Williamses, they had assumed that she would be treated the same way she had been in their house. They had thought that she would be cared for by the
Williamses.
If it hadn’t been for these destructive things that the Williams family was doing toward her, they wouldn’t
have known.
Just look at what had come out of it.
They had no idea what Skylar experienced when she was with the Williamses.
stular consoled Janine before the latter left to go to bed.
Then, she began discussing the current situation with Steven and Charles.
“Other than the photos that were posted, I have some videos too. They can all prove that Christopher had an affair with Maisy. I’ll reveal the videos tomorrow morning.”
Then, she showed them the videos that she obtained from the mall’s surveillance footage. The videos were very clear.
When Steven and Charles watched the video, their tense expressions eased up.
“The Williamses… They’re really- Charles had intended to cuss, but he stopped himself quickly enough.
After all, they were Skylar’s biological family. She must be feeling terrible on the inside. Steven looked at Charles. He frowned and asked, “Were you ill–treated by the Williamses, Skye?”
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“It’s all in the past. It doesn’t matter whether they were good to me or not “Skylar didn’t say much; she was afraid that it would make her brothers worry.
If they found out what she had gone through in her past life, they might end up fighting it out with the
Williams family.
Deep down, Steven and Charles came to a conclusion. As they’d quensed, the Williamses hadn’t treated Skylar well!
“The Williamses PR team is stellar. We have to be prepared for the worst, Skye,” Steven said in a deep
voice.
Skylar nodded. “When I made that post, I was already aware that it might cause a huge fuss.”
Other than the videos, she also had a conversation history. She also had a record of the blood donations
she’d made at the hospital over the past six months.
She didn’t care if she fell out with Jeffrey and Sadie. They didn’t care about her, so she didn’t have to care
about them either.
After some thought, Steven handed his phone to Skylar. “Skye, take a look at my conversation with my
friends. I think that they have some valid concerns.”
“Sure.”
Skylar read through the conversation from beginning to end.
A dark and icy expression came across her face.
Many things had happened after she had been reborn. It seemed like she may have been a little rushed.
with this matter….
At Williams Residence, Sadie took a look at the wall clock. It was 11:00 pm.
“Your father summoned Peter to the office a few hours ago. It’s already 11:00 pm now. Why haven’t they come home yet?” she asked Samuel.
Samuel was on leave these few days. He had a lot of time on his hands. Even now, he was still scrolling through the comments on the internet.
Their family’s PR team was pretty efficient. They were in complete control of the situation. He wouldn’t be surprised if Skylar returned first thing tomorrow morning and apologized to them.
“Work has been busy, hasn’t it? I called Peter earlier, but he didn’t pick up. Just go to bed, Mom. Who knows if Dad and Peter have gone for a social meeting? I’m not sure if they will be coming back tonight,” Samuel said nonchalantly.
Sadie stood up. While she headed upstairs, she said to Samuel, “Yeah, there’s been a partnership between
the company and Martin Group these two months. It’s not surprising that they’re busy.
“You c can just stay here tonight. Maisy has been locking herself in her room. I’m sure that she’s feeling afraid and down. You should have a chat with her when you go upstairs later.”
Samuel’s eyes lit up when he heard the mention of Martin Group. “Our family actually has a partnership with Martin Group?”
Sadie nodded proudly. “I suppose Martin Group sees potential in us. There have really been many eye- opening changes ever since Peter joined the company.
“Our family’s future in Jipsburg City will be bright. Your father even plans to have Maisy marry Joe. So, an incident like today’s has to be handled properly.
“We cannot allow others to get a hold of Maisy. As for Skye, we can just spend some money to send her overseas after she apologizes properly.”
“Joe is interested in Maisy?” Samuel asked in surprise.
At the same time, he couldn’t help but feel excited. If they indeed had an alliance with the Martins, did that mean that he would be able to dominate the entertainment industry in the future?
Sadie was reminded of the cold response Joe had given Maisy the other day. She was about to say no,
but then she thought about how someone with a distinguished background like Joe would be naturally supercilious.
So, she nodded and answered, “Maisy is such an outstanding woman. He will come to like her.”
“I’m going upstairs to see Maisy!” Samuel darted upstairs.
Just as Sadie was about to follow him upstairs, she was suddenly reminded of Skylar. Subconsciously, she directed her gaze toward an inconspicuous spot in the living room.
There used to be a painting hung over there.
Why was it gone?
She furrowed her brows. She thought of asking a housekeeper, but changed her mind. It was just a cheap painting that had been purchased online, It didn’t matter if it was gone.
It was already 11:30 pm by the time Skylar got back to Galaxy Villa.
The lights on the first floor were still on.
She tiptoed upstairs and opened the door to her room quietly. After taking a shower, she lay in bed and scrolled through her phone.
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Sadie had even sent her a WhatsApp message earlier, asking her to go back to Williams Residence to give them an apology. Then, they would think of a way to send her overseas.
They had even crushed that little bit of familial affection she had for them.
She was about to turn off the lights to go to bed a few minutes later when she felt thirsty. So, she took her cup and went downstairs.
Just as she got downstairs, to her surprise, she realized that Joe was around.
He was in a set of gray–colored casual wear. He looked relaxed and laid–back. He was giving off a
completely different vibe compared to his usual cold and conceited self.
If the person he had been at the hospital during the day could make women admire him, the alluring
gleam in his eyes at night could very easily make one lose their mind.
Skylar couldn’t help but stare at him for a few seconds
“You’re back?”
He was carrying a cup of beverage in his hand. She caught a whiff of the scent of tea.
Skylar acknowledged Joe’s question quickly. She went to pour a cup of water for herself. Then, she
remembered that he had insomnia.
So, she asked, “Is that tea you’re having?”
“Yes, it’s tea.”
“Do you still have work to do?”
Initially, Skylar had wanted to remind him that drinking tea would affect his sleep.
But, she figured that if he always had trouble sleeping, he should be well aware of what he should or shouldn’t drink before bed. Thus, she decided not to interfere and ‘changed the topic instead.
Joe fixed his deep gaze at Skylar. “I do have some work to do.”
Skylar nodded. “I shall not bother you then. Good night.”
She took her cup and walked upstairs. Right when she was two steps away from reaching the second
floor, Joe called out to her.
*Do you have anything you want to say?” Joe had his tea in one hand and his other hand in his pocket. He looked at Skylar with his glistening yet cold eyes.
If she asked him for help right now, he would help her out for Gloria’s sake.
Skylar was dumbfounded. She smiled and replied, “I don’t think I’ll be able to wake up early to visit Grandma tomorrow. I’ll go to the hospital in the afternoon. Also, just a gentle reminder–drinking tea at night will really affect your sleep.”
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After saying that, she walked up the last two steps and went into her own room.
Joe stayed standing at the same spot. He frowned.
She made it look like nothing had happened at all. She was completely calm.
If he hadn’t seen her weak and crying self when she was sick, he would have really thought that she was a strong woman who didn’t need the help of others.
He looked at the cup in his hand. The tea leaves were still floating in it, and the scent of the tea wafted through the air.
It was true that he had trouble sleeping. Drinking tea was just his way of settling his irritation from not being able to fall asleep.
After putting his cup down, he headed upstairs.
He was about to open the door to his room when Skylar’s door suddenly opened. He caught sight of her pure and alluring face peeking out the door..
Joe gazed at Skylar’s face for a few moments. Was she about to ask him for help?
Earlier, she’d put on an act as if she wasn’t bothered by anything. Perhaps she was just pretending to be strong and leading him on.
“Hold on, Mr. Martin.”
After saying that, Skylar disappeared back into her room.
Joe raised his brow slightly. How was she going to seek his help? His curiosity was now being piqued.
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Less than two minutes later, Skylar came back out from her room. She had a convenience store bag in
her hands
At that moment, Joe couldn’t figure out what she was up to.
“There are a few bags of tea in here. They’re good for insomnia. I mixed them according to an age–old recipe. I didn’t make much, so just go ahead and have these first.”
Skylar handed the bag to Joe.
She had read many books when she had been at Viola’s house. She was capable of making things from
age–old recipes. Previously, she had also put together a foot soak for Gloria. Those were all good for
health.
“Is this also a type of tea?” Joe received the bag into his hands and caught a whiff of a herbal scent from
within.
She’d called him just to give him tea?
“It’s different from other kinds of tea. This tea is to help with sleep. I don’t think you’ll be able to buy these
elsewhere. Anyway, it’s getting late. I’ll be going to bed. Good night, Mr. Martin.”
Then, Skylar retreated to her room. She was indeed quite sleepy.
Of course, she hadn’t been boasting, Viola had said that those old books were practically unique. Neither
could they be purchased elsewhere nor seen by anyone else.
The look in Joe’s eyes became glum. She still hadn’t asked for his help. Could it be that she was too
embarrassed to ask?
Was that why she’d chosen to give him some gifts first?
He carried the bag and entered his own room.
After half an hour, he walked back out again. He headed downstairs with a tea bag and made a new cup
of tea.
Soon enough, a herbal scent wafted through the air. Unlike those herbal soups that would make one frown just by its smell, this tea didn’t have a strong smell.
“Would this be effective?” Joe questioned softly.
He thought about Skylar’s massage techniques. He hoped that this tea would be helpful with his sleep.
troubles just like her massage techniques were.
In fact, he didn’t mind if it had some effectiveness similar to the healthy teas out there.
If it was indeed effective, he would help her this once for the sake of the tea and Gloria.
Bit by bit, he finished the cup of hot tea. Then, he went back into his room upstairs.
The moment he lay down in bed, he actually felt much less irritable over his insomnia. Was it psychological? Or was the tea truly effective?
Skylar woke up at 6:00 am the next morning. She took a look at the comments about her online.
The situation had completely changed overnight. Additionally, after more aggravation by the Williamses‘ PR team, the comments had started to encourage her to give a public apology instead.
She was about to edit the videos to be posted on her Facebook and other accounts when Caleb sent her
a voice message.
“Skylar, Skylar, have you seen Facebook? It looks like the Williams family’s PR took action against you! ! can’t believe that Maisy is part of the Williams family.
“There is a huge fuss over this right now. Don’t be afraid, Skylar. I’ll help you think of something! These cheaters are so shameless. Not only did they adamantly deny that they were messing around, but they also tried to slander you!”
After listening to Caleb’s voice message, Skylar replied, saying that she wasn’t afraid. Then, she started to edit her videos and write the content for her post.
Caleb blurted a few consecutive swear words after he sent his voice message.
Suddenly, a few smacks landed on the back of his head.
Caleb shouted in pain, He looked behind him and saw that it was Alexander who had hit him. “Grandpa!”
“Watch your mouth. Your parents aren’t in Jipsburg right now, so I have to make sure I discipline you!” Alexander chided him as he put on a very strict expression on his face.
Caleb continued crying out in pain. “I’m your only grandson. You’ll only end up heartbroken if your beatings make me dumb! Plus, I wasn’t swearing on purpose. There are people oppressing Skylar, so I was just being pissed on her behalf.”
to restore old “Skylar? Is she the woman you told me about two days ago? The one who knows h antiques?” Alexander was used to Caleb playing bluff, so he hadn’t taken it too seriously.
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“Yes, that’s her. You know, I think that she might be even better than you, Grandpa!” Caleb didn’t think that he was exaggerating at all.
Daniel had told him that he had come across many restorers. Even though they seemed arrogant, their practical skills were average. They couldn’t be compared with Skylar.
Daniel had asked Skylar who her mentor was. All she’d said was that she had learnt it from an elderly woman in the countryside.
Alexander hadn’t believed Caleb. After all, Caleb had been more of a wild child. Most of the people he knew didn’t even take their work seriously. He always just praised people however he wished.
Furthermore, he was claiming that Skylar was better than many restorers in the field, despite her young
age. It sounded far–fetched.
Alexander waved his hand. “Hurry up and leave. You’re getting in my way.”
“Grandpa, I wake up so early every day just to run six miles to catch the bus. My thighs are getting
muscular from all that running. Please have pity on me and return my car keys to me.” Caleb took this opportunity to plead with Alexander.
Alexander didn’t budge. “Leave.”
Caleb was afraid that he’d get beaten again, so he dashed off right away.
Over at Williams Residence, Maisy didn’t have the habit of waking early. However, she’d been thinking
about the situation online. So, she’d set an early alarm for herself.
She was worried that Skylar might really have some evidence in her hands.
However, the Williams family had control over the situation now. They had the most professional PR and
legal teams. It was surely an easy task to go against Skylar.
The only thing was that she had indeed gotten involved with Christopher in secret. Undoubtedly, this was something that made her feel uneasy.
Also, she wasn’t sure why Christopher was hesitating. He still hadn’t done what she’d asked him to do.
She made a call to Christopher.
“Why haven’t you posted anything on Facebook? This matter will come to an end once you deny any involvement with me,” Maisy said.
Christopher hadn’t slept all night. He kept staring at his phone, waiting for Skylar to return his call.
In the end, he hadn’t received any calls back from Skylar. Maisy had been the one to call him instead.
‘The company also knows about this. They asked me not to go in for work for now. Who knows if I might
lose my job because of this?
“I can’t make a Facebook post to deny this so thoughtlessly. I want to see what Skylar plans to do next. I have always been the one she loves the most. I don’t think that she will really push me to a dead end.”
Even until now, Christopher felt that he could still turn things around with Skylar.
As long as he wasn’t caught in bed with Maisy, he was able to make her trust him again.
Malsy
sy was speechless. “This has nothing much to do with you making a Facebook post. Isn’t she obedient to you? Can’t you just coax her after the end of all this is over? Do you want to see her ruin my reputation?”
In truth, Christopher couldn’t bear to see Maisy troubled. “Hm… Alright, then.”
What Maisy had said was right. He could always coax Skylar in the future. After all, she was very easy to
“I don’t think the lawyers in Jipsburg will take your case, Skye. The legal team that the Williamses hired is renowned in Jipsburg. Even their PR team is top–notch,” Steven said with a heavy heart, his expression gloomy.
“What if you were to go to your biological parents and show them the videos? They might be able to help you and not make this an even bigger issue,” Steven suggested.
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sharp pain in her heart. Should she give them another chance?
“You’ve finally answered! Have you realized your mistake? You’re a daughter of the family, after all. We’ll forgive you for this time as long as you apologize. These things on the internet will be forgotten with time.
She felt a sense of relief. Even so, she still couldn’t help blurting out her dissatisfaction.
Skylar’s heart turned cold. She scoffed. “Did Maisy say those things to you too? Hang up and check your
Maisy could really come up with all sorts of things just to speak ill of her. She was such a classic example of someone who loved to drag others down with her.
I “So, you’re saying that even though they kissed, they’re not involved with one another? I really question your values, Mrs. Williams. I was right. I shouldn’t have any expectations toward any of you.”
Her heart had been crushed a long time ago. Because of what Steven said, she thought they were perhaps not as hopeless as she thought.
When Joe went downstairs, he heard Skylar’s phone ring. He also overheard the things she said,
The look in Joe’s eyes deepened. He felt something tugging at his heartstrings.
He glanced at the message that Paul sent to his phone earlier.
He didn’t have feelings for Skylar, and their marriage was contractual. Whatever it was, she was still his wife for the three years they were to stay married,
Previously, she asked Skylar to part ways with him, but she was stubborn and adamantly refused. Ultimately, Christopher ended up getting involved with Maisy.
Fury etched across Sadie’s face as she watched the videos. She took her phone with her and went to see Maisy.
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