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    Skr nced at Steven, who was driving.


    Seeing that she was on a call, Charles, Janine, and Harvey fell silent.


    “Yeah, I’m free,” she replied.


    Lizzie’s voice dropped even lower, clearly trying not to be overheard. Fortunately, Skr could still


    hear her clearly through the phone.


    “They put me and Joe in the same room. And… Joe’s had too much to drink,” Lizzie said,


    nudging Joe as she spoke.


    In her view, Joe wasn’t the type to get drunk easily, so she wondered why he was overdoing it


    today.


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    “Too much to drink?” Skr was also surprised. Joe had texted her just about ten minutes ago, and


    she could hardly believe he was drunk already.


    “I thought it was strange too. I even wondered if he was faking, but I’ve nudged him several times,


    and he’s barely reacting,” Lizzie exined.


    Skr’s expression darkened. “You two shouldn’t stay at Avalon Residence. I’m worried the people


    there might stir up trouble. Is Paul around?”


    “Paul’s still downstairs, socializing with the others.”


    “I’ll call him. Lizzie, please don’t leave the room. Just stay there with Joe.”


    “Got it. Don’t worry, I didn’t drink. I’ll keep an eye on him.”


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    Skr immediately called Paul, but the phone rang for a long time without being answered. She


    tried again a few more times, but still no response.


    An uneasy feeling started to creep over her.


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    Steven noticed her troubled expression and asked, “Skye, is something wrong?”


    Hearing that, Janine, Charles, and Harvey also looked at Skr with concern.


    Seeing their worried faces, Skr shook her head. “It’s nothing. Just drop me off here. You guys can


    head home first.”


    “Are you sure everything’s okay?” Steven asked pulling over to the side of the road, his tone


    serious.


    “Yeah, I’m fine. You all head home first. I’ll have dinner with Joe tonight.” Skr reassured them, not


    wanting them to worry.


    After all, she wasn’t sure what was really going on yet. Maybe she was overthinking it.


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    Steven nodded.


    Janine rolled down the window. “If anythinges up, just let us know. It’s always better for the


    family to figure things out together than to face it alone.”


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    “Yes, Skr, if anyone’s messing with you, just tell me,” Harvey said, rolling up his sleeves as if he


    was ready for a fight at any moment.


    Skr felt a mix of warmth and amusement. “Alright, if anyone dares to mess with me, I’ll bring you


    to help me fight.”


    “Count me in,” Charles chimed in, never one to back down from a fight.


    Skrughed and nodded. “I’ll call on all of you.”


    She nced at the traffic light ahead and said, “You all better get going now. If you wait much


    longer, you’ll hit rush hour.”


    “Be careful on your way,” Steven said.


    Skr pointed to the nearby subway station. “I’ll take the subway back, don’t worry.”


    After Steven drove off, she immediately called Lizzie back.


    Skr couldn’t shake off her worry and reminded Lizzie, “Lizzie, I’ve been trying to reach Paul, but


    he’s not answering. I’m not sure what’s going on, so whatever you do, don’t open the door for


    anyone.”


    Lizzie agreed and said, “Yeah, something feels off. It feels like someone drugged him. Otherwise, he


    wouldn’t be sleeping this deeply. We’ve been so careful, but… I just asked a doctor friend. In this


    case, we should take him to the hospital. But there are too many people here, and I can’t get him


    out on my own.”


    Skr’s heart sank as she quickly thought of someone who could help. “Try calling Paul again. I’ve


    just thought of someone who might be able to help.”


    Skr thought of Rowan.