Chapter 1321

Rosa had already thought of a way to keep Joe completely by her side. Calvin glanced at her through the rearview mirror, noticing the fierce glint in her eyes as she bit her lip. He couldn't help but furrow his brow, feeling an ominous premonition. Rosa was becoming increasingly irrational. From an outsider's perspective, it was clear that Skylar and Ned were a better match. When they stood together, it felt as if no one else mattered. To put it bluntly, the old Ned, who was bespectacled, had seemed a perfect pair with Rosa. But now, this new Ned—the one without spectacles—felt like he was from a completely different world, their energies no longer in sync. … By the time the event wrapped up, Skylar and Joe had hardly exchanged more than a few words. Surrounded by prying eyes, their every move was scrutinized, every glance analyzed. As the event wrapped up, Joe received a phone call and left first. Just before he walked away, he turned to Skylar and asked, "Have you and Joe ever