Chapter 703


    Natalie was taken aback. “You have time?”


    It seemed she hadn’t misunderstood. Skr and Joe were definitely heading down a romantic path.


    Skr was remarkable. She had managed to get Joe to stay the night, bring her lunch, and make it


    abundantly clear that he didn’t want anyone else intruding on their time together.


    To im she felt no emotion was like saying her eyes were merely for show.


    “Yes, I have plenty of time,” Joe replied tersely.


    His clipped speech revealed a man who found words a superfluous burden. He was utterly


    detached and indifferent.


    Fortunately, Natalie was emotionally resilient. Plus, she had heard plenty about Joe from Jeremy


    before.


    Skr seized the moment to speak up. “I’m feeling much better now. I don’t need anyone to stay


    with me tonight. You two should head home and rest. If I need anything, I’ll call the nurse.”


    Since her injuries weren’t debilitating, she could manage on her own. As she said that, her eyes met


    Joe’s for a moment before she quickly looked away.


    Joe said nothing.


    Noticing the tension between them, Natalie decided she had enough. She set down her cutlery and


    pretended to check her phone. “I just


    remembered I have something to take care of. I’ll be on my way now. Enjoy your lunch.”


    She grabbed her bag and quickly exited.


    As she closed the door, she winked at Skr.


    2/2


    It was clear Skr had captured Joe’s heart in a way no one else could


    The atmosphere shifted with just the two of them left in the ward.


    Joe set up lunch and asked, “Have you eaten enough?”


    “No,” Skr admitted honestly. She and Natalie had barely eaten before he arrived.


    She recalled Natalie once saying that Joe could ignite and extinguish someone’s appetite in an


    instant. Indeed, Joe’s presence was undoubtedlymanding, and his cold demeanor could easily


    kill an appetite.


    Skr remembered Natalie’s description and, though she hadn’t known Joe then, had imagined that


    anyone who could make Natalie lose her appetite must be exceptional. Now, watching Natalie leave


    without finishing her meal, Skr couldn’t help but recall the past and stifle augh.


    Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Joe wasn’t that intimidating once one got to know him better.


    Lost in thought, she didn’t notice Joe sitting beside her.


    Before she knew it, Joe’s lips were on hers.


    His hand rested on her head, leaving her no room to retreat.


    The kiss was deep and lingering.


    “Ms. Sullivan, it’s time for your bandage change.” A nurse opened the door, took in the scene,


    blushed, and quickly backed out, saying, “I saw nothing. Uh, I’ll return in half an hour. You two,


    continue…”


    She was stunned. The scene before her was like something from a movie, and the two looked more


    stunning than movie stars.