Chapter 1024

Skylar left work early that afternoon and took the subway to the Martin Group. Once she arrived, she called Joe. She expected him not to answer, but after a few rings, his voice came through. "What do you need?" Skylar paused for a moment before saying, "I'm downstairs at your company. Let's go get dinner after you finish work." Joe replied decisively, "Sure." After hanging up, Skylar stared at her phone in disbelief. She hadn't expected Joe to agree so readily. The ease of the conversation left her feeling a bit dazed, a sensation that lingered until they arrived at the Wiscadian restaurant. At the restaurant, Joe ordered her favorite dishes. While he was ordering, he suddenly said, "If you have something to say, just say it." Skylar took a sip of water, setting her glass down as she looked up at him. Before she could speak, Joe fixed his sharp gaze on her and asked, "Have you really made up your mind about wanting a divorce?" Skylar felt as though her throat was being constri