Chapter 154


    John felt a slight headacheing on. “She’s off–limits. There are some things I can’t tell you.


    You’d better get rid of those feelings before it’s toote. I’ll talk to the old fart and put an end to his


    matchmaking attempts.


    “Uncle John, you’re going too far. I like Skr. After all these years, she’s the only one I’ve ever


    liked. What do you mean she’s off–limits?”


    John’s warning fell on deaf ears. A young person’s thoughts were focused solely on pursuing what


    they liked, regardless of whether it was appropriate.


    “You can ask Skr, ask if she can marry you or if she even likes you,” John said in a deep voice.


    Caleb paused, narrowing his eyes. “Uncle John, don’t tell me that you like Skr too? Didn’t you


    just get engaged? Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Melody?”


    The Gardners held different values. Unlike others, they wouldn’t consider adultery or polygamy.


    Such practices were strictly forbidden in their family. If John harbored feelings for Skr, Caleb


    would confront


    him.


    John, rendered speechless, could only mutter, “Nonsense.”


    “Then give me a solid reason to give up,” Caleb demanded.


    John’s reply was cold. “It’s simply not possible.”


    Caleb frowned.


    John continued, “Just ask her, and you’ll get your answer.”


    Then, John hung up the phone.


    Caleb stared at his phone, deep in thought. John wouldn’t call without a reason.


    Back in high school, when rumors of Caleb’s puppy love spread, John didn’t interfere. Now that


    Caleb was an adult, it made no sense for John to meddle–especially since even Alexander


    approved.


    John must know something about Skr. But what? Could it be rted to the online uproar from


    before?


    It had to bel


    Skr was to the hospital after work when she received a call from Gloria.


    about to drive


    Skr was told to return to Pearlhall Residence that night with Joe. ncing at the time, she saw


    there was still some time to visit Caleb at the hospital.


    On the way, Joe called her. “Are you off work yet?”


    “Yeah, I just got off.”


    27


    “Meet me at Phoenix Mall. It’s Grandma’s birthday today. Let’s pick a gift together and head to


    Pearthall


    Residence.”


    Skr was rmed. “Grandma’s birthday?”


    She had been so busytely that she hadpletely forgotten Gloria’s birthday.


    “I’m heading to Phoenix Mall right away.”


    As she turned the car around, she immediately sent a WhatsApp message to Caleb.


    “Caleb, I won’t be able to make it to the hospital. I just learned it’s Grandma’s birthday today, so I’m


    going to celebrate. I’ll visit you tomorrow. Sorry about this.”


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    Caleb had been absent–mindedly ying games, asionally checking the time.


    He was calcting the travel time from Gardner Group to the hospital, knowing Skr should be


    arriving soon. But suddenly, he saw Skr’s WhatsApp message, saying she couldn’te.


    Disappointment washed over him as he looked at the phone. It was the first time he felt his


    expectations


    dashed.


    He had even nned to ask Skr in person if she wanted to be together with him. Now, he would


    have


    to wait until tomorrow.


    As soon as Skr arrived at Phoenix Mall, Joe did too. He whisked her straight to the top floor,


    where various exclusive jewelry awaited, far beyond what could be found on the lower levels.


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