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Even though Paul wouldn’t dare look at Skylar and Terence was elderly, Joe still didn’t want anyone to see her dressed like this. He intended for Skylar to show it to him privately at
home.
Skylar was still dazed but nodded nonetheless. “Okay.”
As she went to the fitting room to change out of the traditional dress, she suddenly realized that Joe was no longer upset.
That night, he exuded a cold and intimidating demeanor when he got out of the car and left.
When Skylar emerged from the fitting room, Joe took her hand. Then, he grabbed the traditional dress from her and didn’t bother to let Ralph bag it.
He turned to Paul and said, “Skylar and I are heading out first.”
Paul nodded in agreement. Terence and Ralph were slow to catch on. They only then realized that this young lady was Joe’s girlfriend.
Seeing that Terence and Ralph were still in shock, Paul smiled and said, “Let me settle the remaining balance.”
When Joe saw Skylar walking out of the fitting room, his eyes widened in astonishment
Skylar’s figure was truly stunning.
No wonder Joe couldn’t resist and immediately pulled her away. Whatever conflicts they had before were now forgotten.
Joe gave him a raise, which was well deserved. Just look at how smoothly he managed their encounter today, leaving no trace behind.
Back in the car, Joe took the passenger seat.
Every time Joe sat in her car, Skylar’s car seemed even smaller and narrower. His long legs. seemed to have nowhere to go.
“You…”
Just as Skylar was about to speak, Joe suddenly cupped her face. He pulled her toward him and planted a kiss on her that left her speechless.
It was intense and commanding.
The kiss was urgent and prolonged.
Skylar’s heart raced.
Faintly, there was a sense of illusion. She wondered if Joe had truly developed feelings for
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her. Otherwise, the kiss seemed to carry a touch of genuine emotion.
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When Joe finally pulled away, he looked at Skylar’s flushed cheeks and slightly swollen lips. His fingers gently combed through her soft hair.
“Put on the traditional dress for me when we get home,” he said with a possessive tone.
Joe would have taken things further with her if they weren’t in the city but a secluded spot in the woods.
Skylar couldn’t find a word to say and asked, “You’re going home too?”
Joe’s hand paused briefly. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, “Where else would I go if not home? I can pretend I never heard what you said before. Just don’t bring it up again.”
He was committed to spending his life with her and wasn’t considering divorce. Any concerns she had, he could handle.
Skylar was stunned. The fluttering in her heart made her acutely aware of her feelings. She looked down at the steering wheel in her hands and finally asked, “Do you like me?”
Joe was momentarily taken aback. He glanced at her lowered eyes, noticing the fluttering of her long lashes.
“We don’t talk about these things,” Joe said. His voice was low and serious.
Joe wondered if he had developed feelings for Skylar. He questioned himself once again. He had never experienced romantic love between a man and a woman before, and he didn’t really know what it meant to love someone.
Skylar tightened her grip on the steering wheel and said softly, “Can we talk about it?”
Joe raised an eyebrow. “Talk about what?”
Instead of discussing it, Joe thought they should hurry home. Her image in the traditional dress was still vivid in his mind. She was so alluring. It almost made him feel like he was losing his composure.
Skylar’s heart sank as she heard Joe’s casual response. She took a deep breath and said, ” What I said last time was sincere. Although it was a sudden decision, after reflecting over the past few days, I believe we’re not suitable for each other.
“Life is long and full of unexpected events. Even two people in love might not stay together for a lifetime. So, let’s just fulfill our three–year agreement.”