Chapter 455

Skylar and Joe left the Gardner Manor together. Joe was silent on the way back, a stark contrast to their lively conversation on the way there. Skylar had been preoccupied since their arrival at the manor. It wasn't until they were almost back at Galaxy Villa that she noticed the shift in Joe's demeanor. She worried she might have unknowingly upset him during their visit. Joe's behavior seemed increasingly erratic lately. "You..." Skylar started hesitantly, but Joe's cold gaze cut her off. Did she only just realize he had been there with her? Joe decided to remind her pointedly. "I was with you at Gardner Manor. I stood just a few steps from that bronze artifact. While you fretted over John and Caleb and gave them your handmade amulets, did you even think of me?" If he hadn't brought it up, she might not have realized it until they returned home. Was this what he was upset about? A soft chuckle escaped her lips. "There are still some of Grandma Viola's amulets at home. They're