Chapter 1021

Vera glanced at the ring on her finger and sneered. "How much longer can you keep this up, Skylar?" … It was 10:00 pm, and Joe still hadn't returned to Galaxy Villa. Skylar took out the two letters Viola had written her and carefully reviewed them. As she read, a decision suddenly formed in her mind. She picked up her phone and called Joe, but it went unanswered. Taking a deep breath, she sent him a text. "Are you coming home tomorrow? I need to see you." The message disappeared into the void, receiving no response from Joe. One week had passed—there weren't many days left. Before bed, she checked her phone again, but Joe still hadn't replied. If he didn't respond, she would find him tomorrow. … Meanwhile, Joe was in a noisy environment—a gala dinner. A crowd of people surrounded him, and the conversations were mostly repetitive. After hearing the same topics for what felt like an eternity, he started to feel bored. Without realizing it, he finished his drink and absentminded