Chapter 152
“I’m wondering whether or not they’re the same person,” John said.
John only had one nephew. He didn’t want to see him get fooled by a girl before he was even 20.
There were too many greedy girls nowadays, and Caleb was still too young.
Joe’s expression remained calm as he said, “It should be the same person. Your nephew isn’t that old yet, right? Is he of legal age?”
“He’s turning 19, but kids these days mature early. He had a bunch of girls chasing him in high school.
“I think Skylar is about four or five years older than him. He said it’s a trend to find an older girl, and he’s willing to be her young hunk,” John said.
He then asked, “Could you please tell me what your relationship with Skylar is?”
Joe’s demeanor remained as composed as ever. “Tell your nephew not to have any ideas about her.”
John raised an eyebrow. “Are you bedmates with her, or…”
“Husband and wife.” Joe’s tone was casual.
However, it was like dropping a bombshell to everyone else–a huge, huge bombshell.
“Since when did you get married? Why don’t I know? Rowan and the others don’t seem to know, either. They all thought that both of you were in a situationship. But she’s actually your wife?” John lost his
composure for a moment.
Still gobsmacked by the news, he was left in a daze.
“It’s a covert marriage. Don’t let Rowan and the others know about it,” said Joe.
John nodded. “Okay. Once that blabbermouth finds out, the entire Jipsburg city might know. My nephew
falls for a girl for the first time only to find out she’s yours.”
Joe smiled and said, “He has good taste.”
“My dad said that your wife’s impressive. She’s young but more capable than most people in the team,” John seemed to be getting the hang of referring to Skylar as Joe’s wife.
The phrase, “your wife“, was somewhat unfamiliar to Joe.
Joe’s expression softened slightly as he said, “She’s good in that regard.”
John rarely heard Joe praise anyone, especially women. “You really love her?” asked John.
If Joe didn’t love Skylar, he wouldn’t have married her.
Their group all knew that Annie liked Joe. Now that Joe was secretly married, who knew how Annie would
react once she found out?
“Love? My marriage doesn’t require love. My grandmother just likes her very much.” Joe’s voice was low.
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He immediately resumed his stern demeanor.
He married Skylar only to put Gloria’s mind at ease. Apart from that, there was no love involved.
John suddenly understood why Joe wanted to keep his marriage a secret. It was because Gloria had arranged them together.
But did Joe really not like Skylar?
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Although he had never met her, Rowan described Skylar before. And his description seemed to fit Joe’s ideal type.
In the core
Annie had already gotten a general idea from Maisy.
Based on Maisy’s description, Skylar was selfish and willing to sacrifice her dignity for money. Currently, she was even living off someone else’s dime.
Maisy didn’t know who that someone was, though.
However, Annie knew. She thought of how someone like Skylar was supported by Joe and had her future.
set for her.
She rarely got worked up. But now, she felt a surge of discomfort.
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