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“Stop shouting. Go home. I still have to deliver food,” Peter said as he mounted the nearby electric scooter.
Still in his delivery uniform, Peter felt the weight of the wasted day pressing on him. He had no idea where tomorrow’s meal money would come from. The recent turn of events had made him forget his days as an executive.
Samuel rolled his eyes. “Peter, are you really content to spend your whole life delivering food? You were Mr. Peter Williams. You
managed a large company.”
“Are you suggesting I should be idle like you for the rest of my life?” Peter retorted coldly.
Neither Kenny nor Samuel seemed to recognize the reality of their
situation.
Samuel was furious. “I’m not idle. I’m a celebrity. I’m just waiting for a chance to make a comeback.
“With just your name, Samuel? There’s no chance of a comeback in the entertainment industry. You’d better off focusing on how to earn tomorrow’s meal money and cover the utilities,” Peter warned him coldly before leaving.
Watching Peter ride away, Samuel fumed. He believed he would make a comeback one day. He had been so close to becoming an A–list actor, having played many leading roles. There was no way he would fade away now.
If Charles could land a lead role, then he surely could too.
“I will succeed. I will definitely make a comeback. When that time
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comes, everyone who looks down on me will have to see me in a new light. I’ll make Skylar help me. I want her to get Joe to make me a celebrity again.”
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Just as Skylar finished parking her car and was about to enter the house, Joe came home. They entered the house together.
After changing into her slippers, Skylar answered a call from an unknown number.
“Hello.”
“Skylar, it’s me, Amelia. I’ve missed you. I’ve been thinking a lot lately and realize I made mistakes. Can you forgive me?”
The unknown number belonged to Amelia. Skylar barely
recognized her voice, but her insincere tone dredged up forgotten
memories.
Joe glanced at Skylar.
“Wrong number,” Skylar said coldly before hanging up.
“Spam call?” Joe asked.
Skylar replied honestly, “It was Christopher’s mother.”
Joe raised an eyebrow. “Christopher still can’t let go?”
“Whether he has or not doesn’t concern me. What do you want for dinner tonight? I’ll cook,” Skylar offered.
Seeing Skylar’s indifference toward Christopher, Joe smiled. “Let’s cook dinner together.
“Alright.”
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Christopher’s expression was dark. That call, which had been abruptly terminated, left him feeling frustrated.
His plane had just landed, and he had barely rested. All he wanted was to hear Skylar’s voice, except she was as indifferent as ever.
“You’re making so much money now. If we leave Jipsburg, that money could buy us a big house, and you could open a store. At that point, you could have any women you want.
“Why must you insist on being with Skylar? If she were waiting for you, it’d be different. But she’s practically been used up. Look at how she treated me–she hung up!”
Amelia was furious. Her superiority stemmed from believing her son was too good for anyone.
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Christopher said, “Other women can’t compare to Skylar. She’s the only one in my heart.”
Christopher was deeply, obsessed.
“Are you out of your mind? Look at how Skylar had already forgotten you. See how she treated me before and how she treats me now?” Amelia was furious and frustrated.
Christopher’s lips pressed tightly together. “No one can replace Skylar. Mom, I only want Skylar!”
His future felt empty without her.
“Skylar is something else entirely. What kind of spell has she cast on you?” Amelia was nearly beside herself with rage.
“I’ll make her come back to me,” Christopher said firmly.
As long as he could make Joe give up on Skylar, he would find a way to get her back.
It was the weekend. Janine got up early to go to the market for groceries.
Steven had come home the night before and said he would help Janine prepare lunch.
While picking vegetables, Janine asked, “Do you know who Skye is bringing home? It shouldn’t be her roommate, right? Could it be her new boyfriend?”
Since learning that Christopher had betrayed Skylar, Janine had
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been worried that Skylar might be too scared to date again. She was deeply hurt by Skylar’s suffering.
Skylar deserved someone who would treat her well.
“It is a new boyfriend. I’ve met him before. He was still in the observation phase back then, so I didn’t mention it to you,” Steven revealed without hesitation.
Since Skylar was bringing Joe home, it could only mean their relationship was serious.
Charles had just returned. He overheard their conversation and asked Steven, “When did you meet him? Why didn’t Skye tell me about him?”
Steven replied briefly, “Not long ago.”
Charles felt jealous. He said, “I clearly don’t hold a special place in Skylar’s heart.”
“You’re always so busy with work and filming. Skylar had always preferred confiding in Steven anyway. Why are you jealous? Wash the vegetables. Skylar is bringing her boyfriend over today, so everyone should behave and not scare him away.
“Actually, scaring him a little might be good. It could make him think twice about mistreating Skylar in the future,” Janine said impatiently to Charles.
Charles rubbed his nose. Janine had a valid point. He wasn’t truly jealous. He just didn’t like Skylar keeping things from him. It was similar to how he preferred talking to Steven about his issues.
With Christopher as a precedent, he had to thoroughly vet Skylar’s boyfriend this time. If her boyfriend coming today seemed unreliable, he would make sure that man stayed as far away as possible.
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Harvey came out of the restroom, brimming with youthful energy. He had overheard their entire conversation. He declared, “Anyone who mistreats my sister will face my wrath.”
“Don’t worry. With me and Steven here, no one will be able to bully Skye.” Charles assured him.
The three men in their family all had strong personalities. Previously, they hadn’t known what the Williams family and Christopher had done to Skylar. Hence, they hadn’t protected her
well.
But that wouldn’t happen again.
They would make sure Skylar was well protected.
Janine continued chatting with Steven while preparing the meal. What do you think of this guy? How does he compare to Christopher?”
Steven paused his work and replied, “There’s no comparison.”
“What?” Janine was startled to hear that Skylar’s new boyfriend was incomparable to Christopher.
“Mom, you misunderstood. I meant Christopher can’t compare to him. You’ll understand after meeting him,” Steven said.
Steven believed no mother–in–law could resist Joe as a son–in–law. Many families in Jipsburg desired Joe as a match for their daughters.
Since Joe and Skylar’s relationship began, Steven had closely monitored news about Joe. The more he learned, the more confident he became in Joe’s trustworthiness.
Janine’s worries eased. She let out a sigh of relief. “That’s good.”
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Soon after, Skylar and Joe arrived at Yancey Residence.
On the way, Skylar had briefed Joe about her family’s situation.
Joe was already familiar with it, but he listened attentively as Skylar elaborated.
Harvey opened the door for them.
When he saw Joe, the usually confident teenager was momentarily taken aback. “You’re my sister’s boyfriend.”
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Harvey studied Joe, concluding the other man was more
handsome and slightly taller than himself. However, good looks didn’t guarantee trustworthiness.
“I’m your brother–in–law. I’m Joe Martin. You must be Harvey?” Joe asked.
Skylar’s family was undeniably striking. Both her older brothers and younger brother were exceptionally good–looking.
Harvey raised an eyebrow at the term “brother–in–law” and glanced at Skylar. “Skye.”
Joe’s lips curled into a faint smile. He noted Harvey’s
stubbornness with quiet amusement.
Harvey certainly had a strong personality, which Joe considered a positive trait.
Embarrassed by Harvey’s attitude, Skylar interjected, “Joe and I just got married and obtained our marriage license. You can call
him Joe.”
Harvey’s eyes widened in surprise. “Married? You just got your marriage license?”
He couldn’t believe Skylar had rushed into marriage without
verifying Joe’s trustworthiness. It seemed too sudden. Was Joe
using his looks to deceive Skylar?
“Yeah,” Skylar replied with a smile.
Harvey still couldn’t bring himself to accept Joe. He eyed Joe suspiciously, trying to get a read on him.
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As they spoke, Skylar led Joe inside. The living room was filled with the delicious aroma of food.
Janine and Steven were busy in the kitchen, while Charles had just gone to the restroom.
Upon hearing that Skylar had just married someone she barely knew and had asked Harvey to address the man by his first name, he quickly pulled up his pants, washed his hands, and rushed out of the restroom.
Charles called out, “Skye!”
But his gaze sharpened as he saw Joe in the living room, the man he believed had deceived Skylar.
“Charles, let me introduce you. This is Joe Martin,” Skylar said.
Charles had met Joe before but was unaware of Skylar’s relationship with Joe.
“Hello, we’ve met before. But Skye wasn’t around then, so I didn’t get a chance to explain our relationship,” Joe said warmly.
Charles was dumbfounded, his mind reeling from the shock. He was so embarrassed that his face turned red–not out of shyness but out of humiliation.
He was relieved that his earlier concerns were only voiced to Steven. No wonder Steven said he was overthinking things. He had genuinely overthought the situation.
Joe’s friendly attitude toward him was all because of Skylar.
“How did you two meet?” Charles quickly regained his composure, though he still hesitated to meet Joe’s eyes.
It wasn’t that he was afraid of Joe. It was that his previous
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thoughts were too shameful and petty. So, he directed his question to Skylar instead.
Skylar simply explained, “He is Gloria Hinman’s grandson. She introduced us.”
Though they hadn’t met Gloria’s family, they had heard of them. They were trustworthy.
Charles was surprised that Joe was Gloria’s grandson.
Janine came out of the kitchen carrying a dish. Her worries eased when she heard Skylar’s words.
“Mom,” Skylar greeted Janine.
Joe turned to Janine and said warmly, “Mom.”
Janine was stunned by Joe’s address.
Skylar glanced at Joe, and they met each other’s gaze.
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When their eyes met, Skylar saw herself clearly reflected in Joe’s gaze. His friendly demeanor toward her family and gracious acknowledgment of his role as her husband stirred her heart.
Janine was momentarily stunned when Joe addressed her as
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“Why don’t you sit down and have some fruit? Dinner will be ready soon,” she suggested.
Joe nodded. “Sure.”
Two hours later, Skylar and Joe left.
Joe smiled in the car. He was clearly in a good mood. “Your mom
seems to like me,” he said.
In fact, the whole family seemed to like him.
Skylar’s home had a warm, inviting atmosphere that made him feel both nostalgic and hopeful. Steven and the others genuinely cared for Skylar with a heartfelt sincerity.
This was a genuine familial concern he had never experienced from anyone except his grandmother, Gloria.
“Yeah. It’s obvious that everyone is pleased with you,” Skylar replied with a smile.
She had worried about her mother and brothers‘ reaction to her marriage to Joe, but their perception of him changed after learning of his connection to Gloria.
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Throughout dinner, Joe’s rare warmth and closeness reassured them. His behavior eased their lingering doubts.
When they first arrived, Harvey was very wary and suspicious of Joe. He even doubted whether Joe was truly sincere toward Skylar.
However, as they interacted, Harvey began to see Joe as a life mentor. By the time Joe left, Harvey was somewhat reluctant to see him go.
There was no denying that Joe could easily make people feel close to him if he wanted to. His demeanor at Yancey Residence completely differed from how he usually was around others.
Skylar felt her heart softened.
Joe gently held Skylar’s hand. “Are you satisfied with me?”
Skylar looked up and met Joe’s deep gaze.
His chiseled features usually cast a fearsome shadow with the slightest frown. But now, his expression was gentle, and his
normally unreadable eyes had a hint of affection.
“Yes, you did really well today,” Skylar praised him.
Joe leaned down and whispered in her ear, “Don’t you think I deserve a reward?”
Skylar tried to pull away, but Joe’s hand on her waist prevented her escape. Glancing at Lucas, who was focused on the road, she responded quietly, “Don’t worry. I’ll make a good impression on your family from now on.”
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She was determined to match Joe’s performance.
Joe’s gaze suddenly turned cold. “Besides Grandma, you don’t
need to worry about anyone else. Just focus on me.”
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Skylar was taken aback. Joe then wrapped her in his arms without saying another word.
Before long, Skylar fell asleep.
Half–asleep, she vaguely heard Joe answering a phone call. He
mentioned being busy and promised to visit in a few days.
His voice was low and soft. He didn’t disturb her slumber. It felt like a dream.
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After putting away his phone, Joe looked at Skylar, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms. The coldness in his eyes immediately melted away.
Kate arrived at Natalie’s apartment carrying a thermal container.
“Nath, I’ve made clam chowder for you. You’ve always loved my clam chowder. I had some free time today and thought I’d bring it over. Try some.”
Seeing Kate more concerned than usual, Natalie’s eyes filled with tears. “I was just craving your clam chowder, Mom.”
“We’re on the same wavelength. I woke up this morning and felt it was a good day for clam chowder since the weather has turned cold,” Kate said with a warm smile as she walked in.
She scanned the apartment as she changed into her slippers. It was better than she had imagined. She had expected Natalie to be in a worse state these days.
But the home was clean and tidy.
Seeing Natalie’s improved condition eased her worries somewhat. In recent days, both she and Damon had been deeply troubled. They constantly worried about Natalie.
Both Natalie and Jeremy were hurt by the situation. Though Natalie had suffered more, she had to accept it. However, knowing Natalie’s personality well, they were even more anxious. They cared for her deeply.
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Yet, they understood Jeremy very well. They knew he would take good care of Natalie and would never let her suffer.
They couldn’t bear to watch the two of them part ways.
“Mom, I’ll get some bowls. We can share. I can’t eat that much on my own,” Natalie said.
“Alright,” Kate replied.
Watching Natalie walk toward the kitchen, Kate felt a pang of sadness. Natalie was visibly thinner, and it was heart–wrenching to
see.
Kate sighed deeply.
Once they sat down, they started eating the clam chowder.
As they quietly ate their chowder, Natalie could tell Kate must have had a lot to say. After all, she had come such a long way to visit. The situation with Jeremy had undoubtedly worried both of her
parents.
The issue was like a problem with no solution, yet it had to be resolved.
“Nath, you must be struggling these days. No, you’ve been struggling for a while, haven’t you?” Kate asked gently.
Natalie looked up and smiled at Kate. “Mom, sorry for worrying you and Dad these past few days.”
Seeing Natalie’s forced smile made Kate’s heart ache even more. Natalie was probably trying to avoid adding to their worries by putting on a brave face.
“Your dad and I are fine. We’re just worried about you. Nath, be honest with me. After learning the real reason behind Jeremy’s
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affair, haven’t you been deeply hurt?” Kate’s eyes welled up with
tears.
Thinking back to her own youth, Kate recalled the deep affection she had shared with Damon. If he had been unfaithful during those days, she knew she would have been heartbroken.
Even if there were reasons beyond his control, the pain from such a betrayal couldn’t be easily smoothed over.
Natalie didn’t hide her feelings. “These past days have been very hard. When I first found out about Jeremy’s affair, it felt like my entire world collapsed. I always believed our relationship was strong enough that even if he fell out of love, he would still care for me and never cheat.”
“Nath, he didn’t want to cheat. It wasn’t something he wanted to do. He wasn’t in control of the situation,” Kate said softly. She tried to explain Jeremy’s actions.
She felt incapable of pretending everything was fine.
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