Chapter 317


    Skr couldn’t help but wonder if Paul and Joe had already eaten lunch.


    Paul hesitated to speak as he stole nces at Joe.


    Joe noticed Skr’s puzzled expression, and the dark cloud that had momentarily


    covered his mind dissipated instantly. “I wasn’t hungry earlier.”


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    Seeing this, Paul quickly picked up his cutlery and said, “Yeah, I wasn’t hungry either,


    but now I’m starving.”


    Paul had skipped lunch in his rush to the airport and was genuinely famished.


    Watching Skr enjoy her food had made his mouth water.


    As Skr nibbled on her dish, she said to Joe, “I know you both have a lot going on


    here. I nned my itineraryst night, so feel free to focus on your tasks. I’ll go


    explore on my own.”


    Joe pursed his lips slightly, and his gaze grew stern. “You’re going alone?”


    “Yeah, you guys can go ahead with your work. If you’re freeter, we can explore


    together. Plus, I’m sure you’ve both seen enough of Korel City’s sights.


    “It’s my first time here, so I want to visit the scenic spots and take some photos. I don’t want to


    waste your time,” Skr exined casually.


    Joe’s expression darkened, and he was about to respond when his phone rang


    suddenly.


    Whatever was said made Joe’s face darken even further. “Just wait at the hospital.


    I’ll be there soon.


    The hospital? Skr’s expression froze.


    “I have something to attend to. Paul will take you back to the hotel after lunch. I’ll call


    you tomorrow.” Joe finished speaking and left quickly.


    Paul witnessed what seemed like a normal situation moments ago with a mouth full of food. But in


    the midst of it, he felt something was off.


    The atmosphere between Joe and Skr earller hadn’t been quite right. It felt… indescribably


    tense. He picked up his cup and took several sips of tea.


    Skr sensed Paul’s awkwardness and inwardly chuckled.


    Her rtionship with Joe hadn’t reached the point where she could ask about his private affairs.


    Even if they were physically intimate in bed, it didn’t necessarily meant he had feelings for her.


    Skr guessed that Paul’s nervousness stemmed from his fear that she might question why Joe


    was going to the hospital.


    But she wasn’t that naive; bringing it up could make things awkward between her and Joe.


    Skr set down her cutlery and patted her stomach. “I’m full now. Take your time,”


    she said.


    She had indulged too much during this meal. After dropping her luggage at the hotel, Skr


    nned to take a walk outside.


    “Ms. Sullivan, aren’t you curious why Mr. Martin is going to the hospital?” Paul couldn’t help but


    ask.


    Skr shook her head. “No, he has his own business to attend to in Korel City.”


    Seeing Skr’s casual response and apleteck of curiosity, Paul was certain


    she wasn’t interested in Joe’s whereabouts.


    Paul was perplexed. Skr was Joe’s wife. Joe had left abruptly with just one phone call, yet she’d


    remained unfazed.


    Sadie woke up around noon in the hospital in Jipsburg that day. At first, she wasn’t aware of what


    had happened.


    It dawned on her only when Jeffrey and her children came to see her that evening.


    “My legs… I can’t move my legs…” Her hands and arms could move, but her lower body felt numb.


    The scene of the ident shed in Sadie’s mind–her legs had been crushed!


    “Sadie, you still have me and the kids. It’s already a miracle that you survived.” Jeffrey sighed.


    “Yeah, Mom, we’ll be your legs from now on,” Kenny quickly added.


    Samuel’s eyes were welled up with tears. “Mom, don’t worry. You’ll be out of the hospital soon.”


    But Sadie couldn’t process what they were saying. The devastating blow of losing her legs left her


    distraught. “No, I can’t be disabled. I can’t lose my legs. Quick, have the doctors find a way!”