Chapter 272

Paule's message was simple: Joe asked him to take a day off because Skylar was too tired to work. Alexander clearly understood the implication. Young people were always quite active; Caleb might find it hard to accept a further explanation.

Caleb pursed his lips and said, "Then I'll come back tomorrow!" He was determined to see Skylar. He suspected she might be secretly married and didn't want anyone to know. If so, it meant she couldn't be deeply in love. Caleb wouldn't keep his marriage a secret if he loved his wife. He was young, and still had a chance.

When Skylar woke up again, it was 2:00 p.m. She awoke to the sound of Joe answering a phone call. She vaguely heard him greet the caller as "Grandma," then fully awoke.

She heard Joe say, "We won't be returning to Pearlhall Residence tonight. We're eating at home; I've already ordered food. Skye is too tired from last night. We've been sleeping in since morning."

Skylar grew increasingly embarrassed at the thought of facing Gloria.

Gloria was astonished to hear Skylar was tired and they'd been sleeping in. She gripped the phone, pressing for details. "Is it what I'm thinking?"

Joe smirked and replied, "What do you think it is, Grandma?"

"You rascal! Be gentle with Skylar! You hear me?" Gloria said before hanging up.

She quickly called Agatha. "You'll have more work for the next couple of days. Make sure the kitchen prepares nourishing foods and delivers them to Galaxy Villa. My grandson doesn't know how to hold back."

Agatha was also surprised.

"Yes, madam. I'll get on it right away."

While Joe was on the phone, Skylar wrapped a towel around herself. After he finished and turned, he saw her about to leave.

"Did I wake you?" Joe asked.

Skylar stopped and looked at him.

"No, I just woke up." She firmly denied hearing the conversation.

Joe smiled and walked toward her. "I'll get you some clothes. It's uncomfortable walking around like that."

As Joe approached, Skylar realized he wasn't wearing a shirt. She was shocked to see scratch marks on his chest. She couldn't understand how he'd gotten them and quickly looked away.

Fortunately, he had a towel around his waist; otherwise, she would have covered her eyes. It was quite an indecent sight.

"No, no, I can do it myself. My room is next door," Skylar said, hurrying away.

In her haste, she pulled a muscle and yelped, "Ah!"

Joe scooped Skylar up.

"Dr. Grey will bring some medicine soon. Applying it will make you feel better. I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself last night."

"Likewise…" Skylar muttered.

As Joe carried her, her eyes were level with the marks on his chest. She had been quite wild herself.