Chapter 762


    Skr kept her gaze fixed on the TV, her answer firm. “No.”


    She would never forgive him. This scoundrel had abandoned his wife and children for years, all in


    the name of chasing his so–called true love.


    After disappearing for over a decade, he suddenly wanted toe back now that the kids were


    grown. He had been with his mistress all this time. Did he think his ex–wife was just a dumping


    ground for his past mistakes?


    He had neglected his wife and children for years, giving his best years to his mistress. Now, he


    should let


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    the mistress and their child care for him.


    Janine wasn’t surprised by Skr’s response. A small smile crossed her lips. She wondered to


    herself how, even with age, she still seemed so idealistic.


    The person she saw in the hospital must not have been who she imagined. That person certainly


    wasn’t the irresponsible character depicted on TV.


    “Mom, what about you? If you were the original wife on TV, would you forgive him?” Skr asked.


    Janine hesitated briefly, then smiled and said, “Do I really need to say it? A man who’s that


    irresponsible is repulsive. He should keep his distance.”


    “Exactly, Mom.” Skr nodded vigorously. Her adoptive mother was kind, but she had a sharpness


    that kept others from taking advantage.


    Janine and Skr watched another episode of the show.


    When it ended, Skr headed to the bathroom. But before she coulde out, there was a knock


    on the


    door.


    Sitting on the couch and leaning on her crutch, Janine tried to stand up. “Who’s there?”


    Old buildingscked soundproofing, so her voice was clearly audible outside.


    “It’s me, Mom.”


    Initially, the voice sounded a bit unfamiliar, but Janine quickly recognized it. “Is that you, Joe?”


    “Yes, it’s me.” Joe’s voice came through the door again!


    Janine immediately adjusted her stance, leaning on her crutch to open the door.


    Skr just emerged from the bathroom. She said, “Mom, let me get that. You sit down.”


    “Alright,” Janine replied. She returned to her seat and set her crutch aside. It was her first time using


    a crutch, so she was somewhat unustomed to it.


    Skr opened the door and saw Joe standing there, holding health supplements in both hands. She


    never expected to see him carrying health supplements and couldn’t help but smile slightly at the


    sight.


    “What brings you here?” she asked instinctively.


    Joe raised an eyebrow, wondering if he wasn’t wee.


    In his usual calm manner, he answered, “I came to visit my mother–inw.”


    Skr had momentarily forgotten that Joe was now Janine’s son–inw. Realizing this, she


    btedly reached for the health supplements.


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    “It’s alright,” Joe said, not allowing Skr to take them from him. They weren’t heavy, after all.


    Janine smiled at Joe. “Joe,e in. Skye will get your slippers.”


    Skylár immediately fetched the slippers.


    As Joe changed into the slippers, he nced at Skr with a solemn look before walking over to sit


    on the couch.


    Skr found his gaze puzzling. She pondered what that look meant.


    There was something about that look that made her feel guilty, as if she had wronged or hurt him in


    some


    way.


    “It’s nothing serious. The doctor said it’s just a matter of rest. Skr is overly concerned. You and


    Skye should head back; I can manage on my own,” Janine said.


    Joe nodded. “I’m d to hear you’re okay, Mom. I’ll stay here with Skye for the next few days to


    help take care of you.”


    “What?” Skr was surprised he was going to stay.