Chapter 624


    When their eyes met, Skr saw herself clearly reflected in Joe’s gaze. His friendly demeanor


    toward her family and gracious acknowledgment of his role as her husband stirred her heart.


    Janine was momentarily stunned when Joe addressed her as


    Mom“.


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    “Why don’t you sit down and have some fruit? Dinner will be ready soon,” she suggested.


    Joe nodded. “Sure.”


    Two hourster, Skr and Joe left.


    Joe smiled in the car. He was clearly in a good mood. “Your mom


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    seems to like me,” he said.


    In fact, the whole family seemed to like him.


    Skr’s home had a warm, inviting atmosphere that made him feel both nostalgic and hopeful.


    Steven and the others genuinely cared for Skr with a heartfelt sincerity.


    This was a genuine familial concern he had never experienced from anyone except his


    grandmother, Gloria.


    “Yeah. It’s obvious that everyone is pleased with you,” Skr replied with a smile.


    She had worried about her mother and brothers‘ reaction to her marriage to Joe, but their perception


    of him changed after learning of his connection to Gloria.


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    Throughout dinner, Joe’s rare warmth and closeness reassured them. His behavior eased their


    lingering doubts.


    When they first arrived, Harvey was very wary and suspicious of Joe. He even doubted whether Joe


    was truly sincere toward Skr.


    However, as they interacted, Harvey began to see Joe as a life mentor. By the time Joe left, Harvey


    was somewhat reluctant to see him go.


    There was no denying that Joe could easily make people feel close to him if he wanted to. His


    demeanor at Yancey Residencepletely differed from how he usually was around others.


    Skr felt her heart softened.


    Joe gently held Skr’s hand. “Are you satisfied with me?”


    Skr looked up and met Joe’s deep gaze.


    His chiseled features usually cast a fearsome shadow with the slightest frown. But now, his


    expression was gentle, and his


    normally unreadable eyes had a hint of affection.


    “Yes, you did really well today,” Skr praised him.


    Joe leaned down and whispered in her ear, “Don’t you think I deserve a reward?”


    Skr tried to pull away, but Joe’s hand on her waist prevented her escape. ncing at Lucas, who


    was focused on the road, she responded quietly, “Don’t worry. I’ll make a good impression on your


    family from now on.”


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    She was determined to match Joe’s performance.


    Joe’s gaze suddenly turned cold. “Besides Grandma, you don’t


    need to worry about anyone else. Just focus on me.”


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    Skr was taken aback. Joe then wrapped her in his arms without saying another word.


    Before long, Skr fell asleep.


    Half–asleep, she vaguely heard Joe answering a phone call. He


    mentioned being busy and promised to visit in a few days.


    His voice was low and soft. He didn’t disturb her slumber. It felt like a dream.