Chapter 279

Joe had been on the verge of sleep, but now it had slipped away. Although his expression remained frosty, he held Skylar tightly. He could see that she was deeply hurt. Moreover, she seemed quite frightened from her nightmare. In his embrace, Skylar gradually calmed down. It was as though she had broken free from the terrifying scenes of her dreams. "I hate you guys," she muttered calmly after regaining composure. Joe heard Skylar's declaration of hatred. He could not help but wonder if she was referring to Christopher and Maisy. If it was them, she could simply tell him, and he could get rid of them effortlessly. However, Joe knew that Skylar wanted to handle the matter herself. So, he decided to feign ignorance for now. When Joe was woken up, he was convinced he couldn't fall back asleep. But before he knew it, he gradually drifted into slumber again, soothed by the steady rhythm of Skylar's breathing. … After Kenny transferred the remaining balance from his account, the p