NovelOnlineChapter 271 Skola's face turned beet red. She was filled with astonishment Normally, Joe seemed so cold and stern, but he was an animal in bed.
Alright, I'll take a shower first, Skylar said, trying to stay calm. She wrapped herself in the blanket and got out of bed to find her clothes.
Joe gazed at her fair back and cleared his throat. "I already washed you last night," he said Skylar stiffened. Was he that considerate? The thought of her lying like a dead fish in the bathtub, being meticulously cleaned by Joe, filled her with embarrassment. Looking at the mess on the floor only added to her dismay. There were condoms everywhere and clothes scattered all around.
Before she could take it all in, a long arm wrapped around her waist pulled her back into the bed, right into the crook of Joe's arm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSleep a little longer," Joe murmured, his voice thick with sleep.
Both of them were completely naked, and Skylar froze, not daring to move. However, her body ached, and she felt exhausted, so she wanted to sleep a bit more. Skylar's thoughts wandered as she drifted off. People often said that men felt refreshed after sex, but Joe looked so tired. Was he too exhausted? Did that mean he was unhealthy? Unaware of Skylar's thoughts, Joe found himself unusually sleepy. This was the first tin years he felt this way..
After washing Skylar and putting her back to bed, he wanted to have a smoke. But when he heard her soft murmur of pain, he impulsively climbed back into bed to hold her, and within minutes, he fell asleep.
Ever since they started sharing a bed, his insomnia seemed to improve, and holding her made him sleep even better.
Meanwhile, at the company. Paul noticed the curious glances from everyone around him. He truly didn't know what to say.
This was the first tJoe missed work on a Monday. He was known to be at workaholic. So they were surprised he was absent on a workday, and it wasn't due to a business trip.
Although everyone was curious, no one dared to ask.
Paul was the only one aware of the situation. He could only tell the others that Joe needed a break.
It was true that Joe needed rest. Paul felt overwhelmed when he recalled the message he received that morning. He thought of finding himself a woman, too.
Joe had mentioned that last night was too much, and he and Skylar needed a day to rest, asking Paul to inform Alexander. The phrase "too much" had been swirling in Paul's mind all day. Nobody could understand what he felt.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat day, Caleb arrived at Gardner Group, struggling in his crutches.
He wanted to see Skylar. Earlier that morning, he had gone to the police eT station and met with Elliot.
After squestioning, he learned that Skylar wasn't married to him. Caleb wondered who Skylar was married to and if she was lying to him.
However, upon his arrival, he was informed that Skylar had taken the day off.
He was surprised she would take a Monday off, knowing how dedicated Skylar was to her work. She was also working on restoring Frank's painting.
Looking at his grandson helplessly, Alexander said, "She's @lowed to take a day off There doesn't have to be a specific reason. Even I don't cwhen I have something going on." Alexander didn't want to spell it out for Caleb.
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