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As Skylar was enjoying her bath, her phone pinged with a message. She tapped into it.
It was a message from Natalie.
“I’ve gotten back together with Jeremy. He’d cheated because of extenuating circumstances.”
Skylar’s expression was somber as she read Natalie’s text. Jeremy had shown Natalie the negative item.
Skylar understood that for Natalie, deciding to go back to Jeremy had been an exceptionally tough choice to make.
“Alright, I hope you’ll always be happy. Follow your heart at all times.”
After replying to Natalie’s message, Skylar got out of the bathtub and wrapped herself in a towel. After blow–drying her hair, she walked out of the bathroom.
Joe was in their bedroom. However, he wasn’t in bed. Instead, he was making a call in front of the window.
“When have I ever needed your permission to get married? You shouldn’t get involved in matters that don’t concern you. Don’t bring my mom up. You don’t even deserve to say her name.”
Although Skylar could only see Joe’s back, she could feel sharp waves of loneliness radiating off him.
After picking up a call in the car, a change had overcome Joe. Even though he’d long terminated the phone call, he still seemed cold and unapproachable.
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Skylar didn’t disturb him. She tried to tiptoe out of their room to give him some space. She didn’t think he would want to be
disturbed at a time like this.
However, the second she turned around, she heard hasty
footsteps thud behind her. In the next second, Joe wrapped his arms around her.
She could smell cigarettes on him. He must’ve smoked while she was bathing,
Skylar turned around and hugged his waist. He stiffened for a
moment when she did so.
They said nothing and held each other in silence for a long time.
“I’m going out. I’ll be home late. You don’t have to wait for me,” Joe said softly above her.
Skylar hummed softly and replied, “Be careful out there. I won’t switch my phone off. If anything happens, you can call me right away.”
The icy glare in Joe’s eyes had mostly dissipated. It thawed even more when Joe heard Skylar’s genuine concern over him.
Before Joe left, he kissed Skylar.
Skylar lay in bed after Joe’s departure. However, sleep evaded her. She looked at her WhatsApp.
Her family praised Joe in different group chats. Charles had even texted her privately about a hilarious encounter with Joe in a fondue restaurant.
Charles had thought Joe was into men. He’d been so disturbed that he stayed awake that night, and it had reached the point where he’d even considered leaving the entertainment industry. However,
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it turned out that Joe had only showered him with friendly greetings on behalf of Skylar.
Skylar grinned and replied, “You can relax now.”
The entertainment industry was an inspiring place indeed. Charles‘ imagination seemed to be working overtime.
“You must tell me all your secrets before you disclose them to anyone else next time,” Charles replied.
“Alright.”
They chatted for a while more in the group chat. After bidding each other goodnight, Skylar put her phone away.
It was 10:00 pm. Joe had probably gone to meet the person he’d been on the phone with. He wouldn’t be coming home tonight.
Skylar eventually began dozing off. Skylar felt like she was
dragged into a familiar embrace as she hovered between sleep and consciousness.
Peace washed over Skylar’s features when she was held. She seemed to fall into deeper sleep.
Joe stared at Skylar, who was bathed in the moonlight.