Chapter 320 Joe's cold and aloof stare sent shivers down everyone's spine.
The group of guys who had initially wanted to ask for Skylar's contact quickly backed off after being intimidated by Joe's stern gaze.
After snapping spictures, Skylar hurried back to grab her phone.
When she saw the photos Joe had taken, she blinked in disbelief. After checking the others, she suspected Joe had done it intentionally.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Martin, your photography skills are truly... something else!" Skylar exclaimed.
Joe had somehow made her look out of shape like she was only five feet tall instead of her actual height of five foot and eight inches. She looked as if she was flattened against the ground.
Joe hadn't paid much attention to the photos he'd taken, but upon hearing Skylar's critique, he glanced at them.
His expression turned serious as he examined the photos. Determined to redeem himself, Joe suggested, "Let's take them again." Skylar glanced at the now-long queue and shook her head. "Let's find another spot. I just wanted a nice keepsake photo." Skylar couldn't help but wonder if Joe's mind was preoccupied with the hospital situation.
"Let's go for a walk by the beach," Joe offered, slipping one hand into his pocket while holding Skylar's with the other as they strolled ahead.
Skylar was surprised. “There's a beach nearby?" It had already been dark when she'd arrived at the hotel. Her suite on the top floor offered a panoramic view of Korel City, but Skylar hadn't noticed the beach amidst the skyscrapers and neon lights..
It took them about ten minutes to reach the beach.
Chap 320 2/2 The sea breeze greeted them, prompting Skylar to kick off her shoes and revel in the sensation of sand between her toes. The tiny grains made her feel carefree, like a child again.
Skylar turned to Joe, exhilarated. "This is wonderful! I want to cback tomorrow to catch the sunrise and sunset." Beneath the night sky, the vast sea seemed infinite, like an everlasting night.
Skylar's infectious joy seemed to rub off on Joe, who wore a bright smile as he watched her. In his deep voice, he responded, "Alright." An hour later, they returned to the hotel. Skylar assumed Joe would leave, given his matters in Korel City. But, to her surprise, he stayed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter she finished her shower, he went in to take his.
Skylar didn't dwell on it. She leaned against the bed, checked her phone, and was startled by the dozens of missed calls.
Had Joe called her that many times?
As Skylar opened the call log, she saw Joe had called her around eight times. The rest were from unknown The numbers, a few of which she recognized from previous calls.
Skylar didn't need to think twice to Kwere figure out who they were. The m Williams family had their own twisted En logic and crooked stances. Skylar blocked the numbers and then checked on her Amazon shop. Even on a trip, she didn't miss a beat with her work.
She was so engrossed in a conversation with a client that she didn't notice Joe coming out of the bathroom.
By the tshe sensed his overwhelming presence, he wasm lovence, he already leaning over her. In a deep and persuasive voice, Joe said, “Tell them you'll get back to them X