Chapter 272

Paul's message was simple. Joe asked him to take a day off as Skylar was too tired to work that day. Alexander understood clearly what that implied. Young people were always quite active. Caleb might find it hard to accept if he explained further. Caleb pursed his lips and said, "Then I'll come back tomorrow!" He was determined to see Skylar. He suspected that maybe Skylar was secretly married and didn't want people to know. If it was a secret marriage, it meant she couldn't be that much in love. Caleb wouldn't keep his marriage a secret if he married someone he loved. He was young, so he still had a chance. … When Skylar woke up again, it was already 2:00 pm. She woke up to the sound of Joe answering a phone call. She vaguely heard him greet the caller as "Grandma", and then she was fully awake. She heard Joe say, "We won't be returning to Pearlhall Residence tonight. We're eating at home today. I've already ordered food to be delivered. Skye is too tired from last night. We'v