Chapter 984

Aiken stood by the door, listening to the faint sounds coming from inside the room. He couldn't hear what Skylar and Simona were talking about, but he could sense that Simona's mood was easing. They were having a calm conversation, and his tense expression gradually softened. It had been a long time since he had trusted someone this much. He had thought that no one in his life could make him feel this way. Unexpectedly, he had met Skylar. With Simona now with Skylar, he felt an immense sense of relief. He pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and was about to light it when he hesitated. Instead, he took the cigarette pack and went upstairs to the balcony. Under the evening breeze, he lit the cigarette. A thought crossed his mind as he reflected on the fact that Skylar had come alone while Joe was absent. There might be issues in Joe and Skylar's relationship. The last time something happened to Skylar, Joe was extremely anxious. It had seemed like he really cared about her, bu