Chapter 593
Skylar was hospitalized for three more days. Then, she was discharged, looking fit as a fiddle.
Alexander prohibited her from going to work. He gave her a few more days off.
In the following days, Skylar dealt with the phoenix figurine. She also. called Janine to reassure her. Then, she found an excuse to dispel. Janine’s intentions of visiting her.
She only returned to Galaxy Villa at night. The next day, Joe headed to work early in the morning.
Skylar hadn’t seen Gloria in a while and was planning to visit. Just as she was about to head out after tidying up, Joe returned home.
“Haven’t you gone to work?” Skylar asked in surprise.
Joe noticed that Skylar had changed into going–out clothes. He raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are you going out?”
“I haven’t visited Grandma Gloria at Pearlhall Residence in a while. I’m planning to pay her a visit,” Skylar informed Joe as she put on her
shoes.
“I’ll go with you,” suggested Joe.
Skylar had no idea what he was trying to do. She asked, “Aren’t you going to work?”
He hadn’t gone to work in a week, yet he came back after an hour. This was a stark contrast to his work–addicted self.
“There’s nothing I need to attend to at work,” Joe said calmly.
Skylar didn’t ask any further questions.
Lucas drove them there.
Initially, Skylar wanted to take a cab to the repair shop to collect her car, which had been ready for collection for days. However, she’d
been too busy to go, and it looked like she could only go there
tomorrow.
It was silent in the car. The two of them had no idea what to say. The atmosphere in the car seemed off.
They hadn’t spoken much while Skylar was in the hospital. They had no idea what to say, even if they wanted to.
A sharp trill broke through the silence.
Joe accepted the call.
Jenny’s voice rang out, “Joe, guess where I am now!”
It was evident that Jenny was in a great mood.
Skylar suddenly felt like it was time to ask Lucas to play some music. The car was overly silent. Although Joe hadn’t put the call on speaker, she could hear what Jenny was saying.
Although she’d asked him to guess, the answer was evident.
She would be in the airport if Skylar hadn’t guessed wrongly.
Joe asked emotionlessly, “Where are you?”
Jenny had asked him to guess. How could he ask for the answer outright?
Joe looked at Skylar. Suddenly, he grabbed her hand and pressed it under his palm, gently massaging it. Their intertwined fingers made Skylar feel restless.
Jenny hadn’t expected Joe’s impatience to drive him to ask
immediately. After a moment of silence, she said unhappily, “I’ve
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returned to Jipsburg, Joe. I have just exited the plane and am waiting. to get my baggage. Can you come pick me up, Joe?”
Skylar’s hand stiffened.
Joe was going to pick Jenny up, wasn’t he?
Joe glanced at her hands and said, “I’m busy. I’ll get Rowan to pick you up.”
“You’re busy?”
“Yes.”
The call ended abruptly.
Joe gazed deeply at Skylar and asked, “Why’s your hand still so cold?” It was merely a minute improvement.
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Skylar was stunned for a moment. She said, “I don’t think so. I’ve always been like that. Your palm is probably too warm. Usually, a man’s body temperature is often higher than that of a woman.”
Why was Joe so hung up on the temperature of her hand?
Skylar asked, “Aren’t you going to pick Jenny up?”
Joe replied expressionlessly, “Rowan will pick her up. Let’s head to the Pearlhall Residence to see Grandma.”
“Oh, alright.”
In the airport, Jenny paled when Joe hung up on her.
“Busy? What could Joe be busy with? Shouldn’t he be excited to see me as soon as possible?”
She’d never wanted Rowan to pick her up. She only wanted Joe to come. With that, it would be convenient for her to move into Galaxy
Villa.
Jenny has been attending university in Korel City for the past four years. She hadn’t returned once. She wanted Joe to visit her occasionally so that everyone in Jipsburg would know that she held a special place in Joe’s heart.
She also knew that distance made the heart grow fonder. She wanted Joe’s adoration for her to increase further.
However, she definitely hadn’t done so for him to get married silently. There seemed to be a barrier between them, and it was even worse than when she’d been in Korel City.
Jenny’s eyes welled up with tears. Even though she’d collected her
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baggage, she didn’t walk out.
In the end, she gave in and called Rowan. She said, “Rowan, I’m back. Can you pick me up at the airport?”
Rowan arrived quickly.
The second Jenny saw Rowan, she fell into his arms, sobbing,” Rowan, Joe doesn’t care about me anymore. I thought he’d be ecstatic to know I was back and would put everything away to pick me up. In the end, he hadn’t come.”
Rowan froze. He then consoled, “He’s probably busy and doesn’t have time to fetch you. Isn’t it the same for me to pick you up?”
How was Joe better than him? Jenny fell for him despite knowing that they were impossible.
Jenny cried and shook her head. She said, “I’m happy you’ve come to fetch me. However, I don’t understand how he’s so calm despite knowing I’m back. It’s like my arrival home is just another day in his life. I’m just a stranger to him. He used to treat me so well before Skylar came into the picture. Why has he become so cold toward me?”
Skylar was the source of all this.
The second she saw Skylar in Korel City, she knew that things were about to change against her will.
In the end, everything turned out as she had expected.
Rowan sighed helplessly. He said, “Let’s not think about that. It’s useless and will affect your mood instead.”
“I’ll take you back to my place. I’ll live somewhere else while you stay at mine. The renovations to your house will be done soon. I’ll make sure the smell is gone before you move back in.”
Jenny nodded and agreed, “Alright, I’ll do as you say.”
This was her only option.
After getting into Rowan’s car, Jenny suddenly changed her mind. She asked, “Can you take me to Pearlhall Residence? I would like to see Mrs. Martin Senior. I haven’t seen her in years. Since I’m back, I
should visit her.”
Rowan had no such ideas. He said, “Alright, I’ll take the opportunity to visit her, too. I haven’t seen her in a while, as well.”
Jenny continued, “Let’s make a stop when we pass a mall to purchase some jewelry. Mrs. Martin Senior loves them.”
Jenny had to lean into Gloria’s wants.
After buying the jewelry, they set off toward Pearlhall Residence.
They heard joyful chatter as the helpers brought them into the mansion. Rowan and Jenny seldom heard Gloria laughing so uninhibitedly.
They heard a voice that sounded like Skylar. Was she present as well?
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Jenny was shocked to see Skylar, Joe, and Gloria snacking on nuts while watching a variety show.
Was this the important matter that Joe said he would be dealing with?
She crumpled the beautiful bag in her hands.
“Jenny? When did you return to Jipsburg? Come here, and let me take a look at you.”
Gloria looked up and saw Jenny and Rowan. She waved Jenny over.
Jenny came to her senses and smiled as she walked over. She greeted, “Mrs. Martin Senior.”
Skylar followed Gloria’s gaze. Her eyes met Jenny’s. Skylar smiled and nodded at her.
Jenny’s grin froze on her face.
She knew that Gloria had introduced Skylar to Joe. She must’ve been satisfied with Skylar.
Jenny knew that theoretically, but she hadn’t met Skylar before. She realized that Gloria seemed as gentle and kind as any regular grandma with Skylar. Yet, Jenny had been scared of approaching Gloria since a young age.
Skylar casually carried herself with Gloria.
Skylar seemed to treat this mansion like her home. The more Jenny thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.
“Mrs. Martin Senior, didn’t you see me? I came to visit you a while ago,
Rowan teased as he walked over.
Rowan glanced at Joe and Skylar sitting together.
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Just now, Joe’s ‘expression was gentle as he watched Skylar and Gloria chatting. Rowan had never seen that expression on him.
Clearly, Joe liked Skylar. He adored her, even.
Joe fixed Rowan with a cold glare.
Rowan noticed it. He cried for his innocence internally. How would he
know that they were in Pearlhall Residence? If he’d known, he would’ve asked them beforehand. It was a coincidence.
“Joe, Skylar.”
Jenny greeted them nonchalantly after sitting down.
Joe nodded.
Skylar smiled lightly and asked, “Have you just returned from Korel City?”
“I came here immediately after getting off the plane,” Jenny answered. She tried to maintain her grin, but she couldn’t.
Then, she offered the beautiful bag to Gloria. She said, “I bought this gift for you. I hope you like it.”
“Alright, thank you so much. You’ve put a lot of thought into this,”
Gloria said.
Rowan pitied Jenny. She looked horrible. He helped her by saying, Won’t you take a look? I helped her pick it.”
Gloria glanced at him and asked, “Did you help as well?”
Gloria opened the bag and took the necklace out as she posed the
question.
Gloria observed the glittering diamonds. The younger generation preferred this.
Gloria smiled and said, “You’ve got a great eye for jewelry. I like it very
Gloria smiled and refused, “I’ve already got a necklace on me, so I’d rather not try it on. It’s a rare occasion for all of you to come to see me. Let’s eat lunch here together. Some of you haven’t had a meal prepared by our cooks for ages. It’s a good day to stay back and have a try.”
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