Chapter 394

Joe raised an eyebrow. "Speak."

"I went to Korel City the day before yesterday and just got back today," Rowan said, his expression resentful, almost like a jilted lover. If Rowan hadn't been unshaven, Joe might have thought he'd gone to Korel City for a failed sex reassignment surgery.

Joe glanced at the sofa disdainfully and looked at Rowan. "I went to see Jenny. She had major surgery and didn't even tell me. Joe, do you like her or not? Give me a straight answer!"

Rowan took a swig from his bottle, looking dejected. He didn't understand why he ignored so many beautiful women, only to have Jenny on his mind. Unfortunately, she only had eyes for Joe.

He'd hoped that by dating other women, one might capture his heart. But they were all meaningless flings; they meant nothing to him. When he heard about Jenny's surgery, he rushed to Korel City without hesitation and asked Jenny to be with him.

She refused instantly. She didn't explain why, but he guessed. It was always the same. Whenever Joe was around, Jenny only had eyes for him. Her emotions revolved around Joe. They had grown up together; he could see it.

"I'm married, and I have no plans to divorce," Joe said blankly.

Rowan, initially thinking he'd misheard due to intoxication, knew Joe had been attentive to Skylar recently, but married? "Did you just say you're married? To whom?" he asked. "When did this happen? Did I lose my memory from drinking too much?"

"Skylar."

"Skylar?" Rowan instantly sobered up. No wonder Jenny seemed down when he'd seen her. "So, Jenny knows you're married? And you married Skylar? When did this happen? Are you secretly married?"

He'd sensed Joe's interest in Skylar but hadn't thought much of it. Joe had even had a falling out with Annie, a longtime acquaintance, because of Skylar. That proved how much he cared for her. John had mentioned Joe's interest in Skylar before, but Rowan had simply assumed it was unusual for Joe to be interested in any girl.

Rowan knew Joe was only concerned for Jenny, with no ulterior motives. He'd always thought Joe was cold and indifferent in matters of romance. He might even marry Jenny if she wanted, or someone his family chose without objection.

"Yes. We're secretly married," Joe replied coolly, kicking a bottle aside. "Do you like Jenny that much?"

Now mostly sober, Rowan approached Joe, saying helplessly, "You've known for a long time, haven't you? But that girl is completely into you. I tried to move on with other women, thinking I didn't care about her anymore. But when I heard about her surgery, I panicked and rushed over."

Joe said, "Your family would be against it."

Rowan's expression darkened. "I can make my own decisions."

"Your situation with her is for you to figure out," Joe said coldly.

Rowan stared at Joe, scrutinizing him. "You really don't like Jenny?"

Joe nodded slightly.

"Do you like Skylar? Did you marry her because she's pregnant? She's really quite scheming, huh?" Rowan continued with his wild guesses.