NovelAppChapter 316 "He's probably done with his work?" Paul's tone held a hint of uncertainty.
Skylar didn't press further. Even though the dishes hadn't arrived yet, she had bought slocal fruits on the way to the restaurant.
While enjoying the fruit, she chatted with Natalie on WhatsApp.
Natalie protested about Skylar's sudden trip. "How could you leaveand go on a vacation alone? If you'd just asked, I could have joined you." "Mr. Hughes just got back from his business trip. You two are in your honeymoon phase now. I don't want to get in your way. Go enjoy your ttogether." Natalie seemed to be typing a lengthy message but never sent it. Skylar waited, but Natalie remained silent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSkylar then assumed that Natalie had taken her advice to spend quality twith Jeremy.
Half an hour later, when Joe hurried over, almost all the dishes had been served. "Mr. Martin!" Paul immediately stood up.
Seeing Joe, Skylar smiled. "Right on time, Mr. Martin." Joe had said half an hour, and indeed, he was precisely on time.
"Mr. Martin?" Joe raised an eyebrow coldly. He was clearly displeased with the title. Skylar pretended not to notice his displeasure. She couldn't think of any other way to address him with Paul around.
"All the dishes are here. Please enjoy," the waiter said after serving the last dish.
"Thank you." Skylar nodded politely at the waiter.
Paul was sharp and observant, and naturally, he sensed the subtle tension between Joe and Skylar. He was curious about what other titles Skylar could have used besides “Mr. Martin“.
Joe sat down next to Skylar, and at that moment, a faint scent of perfwafted Chapte: 315 over.
212 Skylar had a keen sense of smell. She didn't wear perfherself, but Joe usually wore a light men's cologne. The faint scent now wasn't that.
Skylar smiled politely at Joe and began trying the local specialties. The dishes were enticing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter noticing Skylar's polite distance, Joe looked at her with his deep eyes. "Are you feeling tired?" "Not really. I'm just hungry," Skylar replied.
Just hungry? Joe's eyes narrowed slightly, and an intimidating air emanated from him.
Skylar didn't notice the tension at first because the restaurant Paul had chosen was just too good.
Although Jispurg had restaurants that featured Korel City's specialties, they couldn't compare to the authenticity and flavor of the locals. However, cutlery, although he was drooling over the dishes, too.
Paul keenly noticed that Joe seemed unhappy. He dared not touch hi
Feeling half full, Skylar finally realized that neither Joe nor Paul had eaten. In hindsight, she looked at Joe. "Aren't you... guys eating?"
She had ordered so many dishes, but she couldn't finish them alone, m especially since she had been watching her diet to maintain her figure.
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