Chapter 287
Skylar’s face turned beet red. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, cursing the
timing of Natalie’s message. They used to chat about anything without filters, and now Joe had seen their messages.
She didn’t need to look to know how visually striking those muscle–bound men were in the pictures Natalie sent.
However, compared to Joe, who has a superior physique, none of them stood a chance. Her best friend had dug a pit for her to fall into!
“She doesn’t know that I’m married. She still thinks I’m single and really wants me to find someone. Since she’s married, she doesn’t want me to be lonely,” Skylar explained, trying to sound natural.
However, internally, she was a mess. Any woman would be flustered if her husband saw a conversation about men with a friend. It was mortifying.
Joe’s lips curved slightly as he sensed Skylar’s forced calmness. “Do you want me to tell her to stop trying to find you a man?”
At this moment, Joe felt a surge of possessiveness. Some things needed to be made. clear once and for all.
Skylar’s composed facade was quickly crumbling, her smile barely holding. “That’s not necessary…”
She sensed a particular intensity in Joe’s gaze, a signal all too clear to any adult. The air grew increasingly charged, and there was an electric tension between them.
By the time they entered Galaxy Villa, the tension had reached a boiling point.
As soon as the door closed behind them and Skylar slipped into her slippers, Joe’s kisses descended upon her–urgent and fervent.
Skylar felt her breath being stolen away, and she was barely able to gasp for air. Joe pressed her against the wall, taking complete control.
Her rational thoughts were quickly overrun by the intensity of the moment, and the
entire villa was enveloped in the heat of passion.
Joe lifted Skylar and carried her upstairs to the bedroom, laying her gently on the
large bed. With hurried movements, he stripped off his clothes and joined her, his body pressing down on hers.
Skylar’s understanding of Joe deepened. On the surface, he appeared cold and
restrained, but in bed, he was anything but.
The contrast was stark and intoxicating, revealing a side of him that was wildly
passionate and uninhibited.
Joe knew he wouldn’t easily fall in love, yet his desire for Skylar was overwhelming
and uncontrollable.
Whether it was due to his years of being single or his usual self–restraint, with Skylar,
he found himself wanting more.
Mischievously, he whispered in her ear, “Call me darling.”
Skylar obliged. “Darling…”
That single word struck a chord deep within Joe, momentarily startling him.
When Skylar was finally exhausted, Joe held her contentedly in his arms.
Feeling her warmth beside him, he closed his eyes. He thought that while he might not love her, their physical compatibility and mutual understanding made their
relationship quite satisfactory.
In his view, this was a decent foundation for a marriage.
Maisy had been waiting for three hours at a five–star hotel, and still, there was no
sign of Kenny.
She was making a risky move.
Her excuse to Kenny was that they could talk about personal matters in the hotel. They needed a quiet environment, she said, because they could easily be seen if they
were at home.
Nevertheless, Kenny hadn’t responded to her message, and now her heart was pounding, unsure of what was happening.
This was the most important step, and she had to get Kenny to take it, or she wouldn’t feel at ease.
Maisy picked up her phone and sent another WhatsApp message to Kenny. “Kenny, I know what you’re worried about. Don’t worry, we’re just going to talk.
“I’m just afraid that our parents, Peter, and Samuel will notice my unspeakable feelings if I talk about them at home.”
At the same time, Kenny sat in his car in front of the hotel. He had been there for two hours, hesitating and pondering in silence.
He needed to figure out whether the bond between him and Maisy was that of siblings or romantic love. But after thinking for a long time, he still didn’t have an
answer.
His mind was in turmoil.
The mere thought of Maisy crying and saying her feelings were unspeakable made
his heart ache.
Now, seeing her message, a surge of emotion rose in him. He couldn’t let Maisy face this alone. Therefore, he took his phone and, without hesitation, walked into the
hotel.
A few minutes later, Maisy was almost out of patience from waiting.
Just then, Kenny arrived.
With a few knocks on the door, she eagerly ran over and opened it.
“Kenny!”
Kenny helplessly hugged Maisy tightly as she threw herself into his arms. “You’ve been waiting a long time, haven’t you?”
“Yeah, I’ve been waiting all this time. I was afraid you’d find me annoying. I’ve even prepared to leave home, so you don’t have to see me struggling every day,” Maisy
said, her eyes red….ed.
Kenny entered while holding Malsy and shut the door behind him. Then, he spoke gently and patiently. “Maisy, your feelings aren’t something to be hidden.”
“Then, do you… do you like me as a sister or as a woman?” Malsy asked.
Kenny’s expression faltered.
“After you kissed me that day and apologized, you clearly said you have feelings for me. Why did you start ignoring me afterward? Kenny, your mixed signals really confuse me,” Maisy added aggrievedly.
The other day, he had kissed her at first but then changed his mind. He claimed that
he wasn’t thinking straight when he kissed her.
Kenny sighed, thinking of the night at home when he kissed Maisy.
At that time, he only wanted to stop her from being so sad, so he couldn’t help but
kiss her. If his feeling wasn’t love, he would’ve simply hugged her, just like when they
were kids.
Back then, whenever she was in pain and had to go to the hospital often, he would
hold her and comfort her.
That was why….
Seeing Kenny hesitate, Maisy knew she couldn’t wait any longer. Immediately, she
lifted her head and kissed him, placing his hand on her chest. She even took off her
dress.
“Take me,” she said. “If you take me, you’ll know how much I love you, and you’ll see
how much you love me. Please, take me.”
Kenny’s hand stiffened, his breath suddenly heavy. “Maisy, do you know what you’re doing?”
“Yes
I know exactly what I’m doing. I want you.”
Maisy knew how to arouse a man, and she knew Kenny even better.
Seeing the unfamiliar, determined look in her eyes, Kenny decided not to hold back
anymore and pushed Maisy onto the bed.