Chapter 296

However, when Skylar noticed Joe looking at her, she asked him out of politeness. Joe's eyes flickered slightly, and he closed the book in his hand. "I have a video conference in an hour. Maybe next time," he replied with an expected answer. Skylar nodded with a smile. "Okay, I'm leaving then." "Wait." Skylar stopped again, feeling a bit puzzled. Why did Joe seem reluctant to let her go? It was unusual. "Anything else?" she asked. Joe set the book down and walked over, his long legs covering the distance quickly. The height difference caused him to lower his head to look at her. The way he looked at her, it almost seemed like he was gazing at her affectionately. "You..." Joe's gaze dropped to her collarbone. "Are you sure you want to visit your family with that?" Following his gaze, Skylar looked down and instantly blushed. "I didn't notice." Last night, Joe had been unable to restrain himself again and left hickeys on her skin. Anyone would be able to tell what they had be