Chapter 624

When their eyes met, Skylar saw herself clearly reflected in Joe's gaze. His friendly demeanor toward her family and gracious acknowledgment of his role as her husband stirred her heart. Janine was momentarily stunned when Joe addressed her as "Mom". "Why don't you sit down and have some fruit? Dinner will be ready soon," she suggested. Joe nodded. "Sure." … Two hours later, Skylar and Joe left. Joe smiled in the car. He was clearly in a good mood. "Your mom seems to like me," he said. In fact, the whole family seemed to like him. Skylar's home had a warm, inviting atmosphere that made him feel both nostalgic and hopeful. Steven and the others genuinely cared for Skylar with a heartfelt sincerity. This was a genuine familial concern he had never experienced from anyone except his grandmother, Gloria. "Yeah. It's obvious that everyone is pleased with you," Skylar replied with a smile. She had worried about her mother and brothers' reaction to her marriage to Joe, but their pe