Classic Novel
Chapter 703
Natalie was taken aback. “You have time?”
It seemed she hadn’t misunderstood. Skylar and Joe were definitely heading down a romantic path.
Skylar 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 claim she felt no emotion was like saying her eyes were merely for show.
“Yes, I have plenty of time,” Joe replied tersely. Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.
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.
Skylar 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 Skylar.
It was clear Skylar 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,” Skylar 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 undoubtedly commanding, and his cold demeanor could easily kill an appetite.
Skylar 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, Skylar couldn’t help but recall the past and stifle a laugh.
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.