Chapter 704

Skylar's face turned beet red. Mortified, she glared at Joe. "You just kissed me without considering our surroundings?" Joe's gaze remained cold, though a hint of desire colored his deep, husky voice. "You're my wife. We can kiss wherever we like; it's legal." His words left Skylar speechless, yet she couldn't argue with his reasoning. Regardless, she couldn't help but wonder if he was oblivious to her potential misunderstanding. She might interpret his frequent kisses as a lack of control over his feelings for her. … As Natalie exited the hospital, Kate called. "Nath, come home for a visit." "What's up, Mom?" Kate sighed. "You and Jeremy have been through a lot. Your father really wants to see you. He won't be at ease until he does." Natalie knew she couldn't avoid it. "Okay, I don't have anything pressing today. I'll head home now." What was meant to come would come. There was no avoiding it. Soon, Natalie arrived at the Jakeman residence. She hadn't been back since her tr