Chapter 289


    Charles didn’t reply; he was likely busy filming and didn’t have the time to check his phone.


    Skr’s two brothers had different temperaments. Steven could stay calm and handle situations


    steadily, while Charles sometimes acted impulsively.


    Considering she and Joe had a whirlwind marriage, Charles would surely have his doubts about


    Joe. If they shed, a fight could break out.


    Although she’d never seen Joe fight, she had a feeling he’d be fierce, and Charles fought


    recklessly. It was hard to say who woulde out on top.


    It was better not to tell Charles for the time being.


    After replying to Charles, Skr checked Natalie’s messages on WhatsApp. Natalie had sent


    increasingly dramatic photos.


    When Skr didn’t respond, Natalie spammed her chat that morning.


    “Skr, are you hiding something from me? Have you been sleeping around with


    some hot guy?”


    “Too tired to reply to me?”


    “It’s sote, and you haven’t replied. There’s only one exnation–you’ve been up to no good! Tell


    me honestly! Don’t lie to your best friend!”


    “Are you okay?”


    “I just realized I don’t know your address. Are you sick? I’ve heard there’s a case of bad flu going


    around with high fevers. If you see this, reply right away so I cane


    take care of you!”


    “Skye!”


    “My friend!”


    It was clear from this string of messages that Natalie was getting worried.


    Feeling guilty, Skr quickly sent Natalie a voice message. When there was no


    answer, she figured Natalie’s phone might be on allent. Hence, she decided to send a text to


    reassure her.


    Im fine, don’t worry. I went to bed earlyst night and rushed out this morning, sol didn’t have time


    to check my phone.”


    After sending the message, she put her phone aside and focused on her work,


    Frank’s painting was almost restored, and Skr hoped to finish it by Friday. She needed to


    concentrate fully on the restoration over the next couple of days.


    But as she sat down, she felt the soreness in her waist and the weakness in her legs. It was


    manageable, but there was no denying that Joe was a beast in bed.


    Meanwhile, Natalie was busy in the kitchen.


    She had just received a call from Jeremy, who said his ne wouldnd in an hour and that he had


    the day off, so he wasing straight home.


    After ten days of being alone at home, Natalie was eager to see Jeremy again. Obviously, he was


    giving her a surprise by his sudden return.


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    He always brought her thoughtful gifts whenever he returned from a business trip. She looked


    forward to these moments. It felt like opening a mystery box each time.


    Filled with happiness, Natalie hummed a tune as she prepared a nutritious breakfast. Jeremy would


    likely arrive home around 9:00 am, and she knew he disliked airne


    food.


    ustomed to her cooking, he rarely enjoyed hotel breakfasts. So, she decided to


    make avish meal that could serve as both breakfast and lunch.


    After finishing most of the preparations, she finally picked up her phone. Seeing Skr’s response,


    she quickly typed a reply.


    “My husband is back from his trip and will be home soon. I was just busy cooking. I’m so d you’re


    okay. I was worried sick! I have to go now. I’m making soup and need


    to check on it.”


    Right after sending the message, Jeremy called.


    “Honey!” N?velDrama.Org owns this text.