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    Sadie had even sent her a WhatsApp message earlier, asking her to go back to Williams Residence to give them an apology. Then, they would think of a way to send her overseas.


    They had even crushed that little bit of familial affection she had for them.


    She was <b>about </b>to turn off the lights to go to bed a few minutester when <b>she </b>felt thirsty. <b>So</b>, she took her cup and went downstairs.


    Just as she got downstairs, to her surprise, she realized that Joe was around.


    He was in a set of gray–colored casual wear. He looked rxed andid–back. He was giving off a


    If the person he had been at the hospital during the day could make women admire him, the alluring


    gleam in his eyes at night could very easily make one lose their <b>mind</b>.


    Skr couldn’t help but stare at him for a few seconds


    “You’re back?”


    He was carrying a cup of beverage in his hand. She caught a whiff of the scent of tea.


    Skr acknowledged Joe’s question quickly. She went to pour a cup of water for herself. Then, she


    remembered that he had insomnia.


    So, she asked, “Is that tea you’re having?”


    “Yes, it’s tea.”


    “Do you still have work to do?”


    Initially, Skr had wanted to remind him that drinking tea would affect his sleep.


    But, she figured that if he always had trouble sleeping, he should be well aware of what he should or shouldn’t drink before bed. Thus, she decided not to interfere and ‘changed the topic instead.


    Joe fixed his deep gaze at Skr. “I do have some work to do.”


    Skr nodded. “I shall not bother you then. Good night.”


    She took her cup and walked upstairs. Right when she was two steps away from reaching the second


    floor, Joe called out to her.


    *Do you have anything you want to say?” Joe had his tea in one hand and his other hand in his pocket. He looked at Skr with his glistening yet cold eyes.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    If she asked him for help right now, he would help her out for Gloria’s sake.


    Skr was dumbfounded. She smiled and replied, “I don’t think I’ll be able to wake up early to visit Grandma tomorrow. I’ll go to the hospital in the afternoon. Also, just a gentle reminder–drinking tea at night will really affect your sleep.”


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    After saying that, she walked up thest two steps and went into her own room.


    Joe stayed standing at the same spot. He frowned.


    She made it look <b>like </b>nothing had happened at all. She waspletely calm.


    If he hadn’t seen her weak and crying self when she was sick, he would have really thought that she was a strong woman who didn’t need the help of others.


    He looked at the cup in <b>his </b>hand. The tea leaves were still floating in it, and the scent of <b>the </b>tea wafted through the air.


    It was true that he had trouble sleeping. Drinking tea was just his way of settling his irritation from not being able to fall asleep.


    After putting his cup down, he headed upstairs.


    He was about to open the door to his room when Skr’s door suddenly opened. He caught sight of her pure and alluring face peeking out the door..


    Joe gazed at Skr’s face for a few moments. Was she about to ask him for help?


    Earlier, she’d put on an act as if she wasn’t bothered by anything. Perhaps she was just pretending to be strong <b>and </b>leading him on.


    “Hold on, Mr. Martin.”


    After saying that, Skr disappeared back into her room.


    Joe raised his brow slightly. How was she going to seek his help? His curiosity was now being piqued.