Chapter 324


    “Mr. Ziegler’s photography skills are on par with a professional’s. We’ve already nned tomorrow’s


    itinerary.


    “He mentioned a grove of coconut trees that’s supposed to be stunning for photos. I’m so excited


    for it,” Skr said as she noticed Joe browsing through the camera.


    Joe raised an eyebrow. So, they’d nned everything without him? The itinerary sounded delightful,


    and the photos were excellent, but he’d clearly been excluded.


    “You…is something bothering you?” Skr asked, puzzled by Joe’s stern expression.


    Joe’s voice was cold and distant. “Nothing.”


    Skr didn’t press further and remained silent. For now, enjoying the meal seemed more important


    than solving any of the mysteries.


    20 minutester, they finished dinner and got into an MPV. Joe was unusually silent during the ride,


    and Skr wisely chose not to initiate conversation.


    She needed to catch up on her Amazon orders, especially those left unhandled from the previous


    night.. But halfway through, she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Sweat beaded on her forehead.


    Joe noticed her unease immediately. “Are you feeling unwell?”


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    “My stomach hurts… I need to use the restroom,” Skr’s voice trembled with pain.


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    was, she


    She couldn’t discern whether it was food poisoning or traveler’s diarrhea. But whatever it w


    desperately needed a bathroom.


    Joe instructed the driver to stop at a nearby hotel and quickly booked a room. Skr rushed to the


    bathroom and couldn’t get up for half an hour.


    When she finally got out of the bathroom, her face was pale, and she looked utterly drained.


    “Let’s go to the hospital,” Joe said while supporting Skr. He had already called ahead to inform


    the hospital that they wereing.


    Skr nodded weakly, feeling feverish and light–headed.


    An hourter, Skr was lying in a hospital bed, receiving an IV drip. Her fever and stomach issues


    left


    her in a daze.


    Seeing Joe by her side, she felt a pang of guilt. “I’ll be fine on my own. It’s already 11:00 pm. You


    should go back to the hotel and rest Skr murmured.


    Joe looked at her intently, as if assessing something.


    “No need. I can rest here.” His voice was cold, but his actions were surprisingly heartwarming.


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    He settled into a small couch, his long legs awkwardly fitting into the space. Though this hospital


    was one of the best in Korel City, it stillcked amenities.


    “Thank you,” Skr whispered.


    Skr didn’t have the energy to say anything more. She thought to herself that she would repay his


    kindness by caring for him if he ever got sick in the future.


    As she drifted into a fitful sleep, she heard Joe taking a phone call outside. He was probably being


    mindful not to disturb her.