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    When the call connected, Skr spoke directly.


    Joe’s cold voice came through the phone. “I’m almost there.”


    “Really? That quickly?” Skr was surprised.


    Joe confirmed with a low, distracted sound. Over the phone, it sounded as if Joe was in a bad


    mood.


    Skr’s lips twitched slightly.


    Joe and Vera had been together since the afternoon, reminiscing about familiar ces from their


    past. There shouldn’t be any reason for him to be upset.


    She wondered if he was upset because she had made hime pick her up in the middle of the


    night.


    Skr felt a bit unsettled as well. She ended the call and turned to Aiken.


    “Mr. Parkinson, could you arrange for someone to pick me up from the hotel tomorrow at 7:00 am?”


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    Aiken gave Skr a thoughtful look before agreeing. “Sure.”


    He then nced at his watch. “It’s already past 1:00 am. Why don’t you and Mr. Martin stay here for


    the night? It’s more convenient.”


    It was clear from the call that Skr and Joe hadn’t been very cheerful. As Skr was about to


    respond, there were noises outside the vi..


    Aiken looked out and said, “Mr. Martin’s here.”


    “Alright, see you tomorrow.” Skr thought about the clothes and essentials she had left at the hotel


    and knew it would be inconvenient to stay here.


    As she stepped out of the vi, she saw Joe leaning against his car, his long legs standing out.


    When he noticed Skr approaching, Joe looked over at her. Under the streetlights, his eyes


    appeared even more enigmatic, revealing no clear emotions. It was impossible to tell what he was


    thinking.


    However, it was clear that he wasn’t in a good mood. His entire presence seemed to radiate a cold,


    distant energy.


    When he noticed Aiken, his gaze darkened further.


    Walking up to the car, Skr turned to Aiken and said, “See you tomorrow.”


    Aiken nodded. “Thanks for your help tonight. See you tomorrow.”


    He then turned to Joe. “Sorry to bother you.”


    Joe pressed his lips together and offered a faint smile. “It’s nothing.”


    On the drive back to the hotel, the atmosphere between Skr and Joe was unusually tense. The


    driver sensed the difort, ncing at them through the rearview mirror but avoiding staring too


    obviously. Skr felt somewhat exhausted and didn’t want to put herself in an awkward position.


    She figured Joe’s bad mood was likely due to Vera, so she leaned back and fell asleep in the seat.


    Seeing Skr asleep soundly, Joe’s face immediately tensed, and his lips were pressed tightly.


    Joe thought, “See him tomorrow?”


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    He wondered if she was nning to see Aiken again tomorrow. They had just seen each other


    today, and she already couldn’t wait to see him again.


    If he hadn’te to pick her up, she would have stayed at Aiken’s vi tonight. The more he


    thought about it, the more agitated he became.


    They soon arrived at the hotel.


    “Wake up. We’re here.”


    When Skr heard Joe calling her, she opened her eyes. She felt a bit dizzy and groggy. Sleeping


    in the car hadn’t been very refreshing.


    She got out of the car, feeling sluggish, and made her way back to the suite.


    As she headed for the bathroom, she nced back at Joe. “Do you want to shower first?”


    After a short nap in the car, the elevator ride back upstairs made her feel more awake. She was


    willing to wait for Joe to finish. Moreover, Joe showered quickly.


    Joe rxed his tense expression slightly and said with a smirk, “Why don’t we shower together?”