Chapter 79

Joe was still clad in the same suit Skylar had seen him wear outside the restaurant. Under the dim light from her phone, his features looked sharp and defined, lending him a mysterious and aloof air. Skylar paused on his face for a moment. Then, she changed her shoes and walked toward the couch. Unable to see clearly in the darkness, she accidentally stepped on something with her left foot and fell backward. "Ah!" Joe happened to be right behind her. Upon hearing her scream, he instinctively took a long stride forward and reached out to steady Skylar. They were very close to each other. Skylar's face was almost pressed against Joe's chest. Even through the fabric of his shirt and suit, she could feel the muscular contours beneath. His powerful heartbeat resonated in her ears as well. Her mind went blank for a moment. When Joe came to his senses, his entire body tensed up. His arm had unintentionally pressed against Skylar's shoulder. Feeling the warmth of her skin through sev