Chapter 558

Skylar was taking her lunch break when she received a message from Paul. She had just finished a small portion of her latest painting restoration. Caleb had been abroad for the past two days and hadn't come to work, leaving some small tasks for her to complete.

She had planned to eat a quick sandwich to save time and return to work. After a few bites, she checked her phone and saw the message. She was surprised to see that Joe had ordered a custom traditional dress for her, as he hadn't mentioned it.

Skylar immediately called Paul. He answered quickly: "Hello, Mrs. Martin. Are you on your lunch break?"

"Yes, I'm just taking a quick break. Why did Mr. Martin suddenly order a custom traditional dress for me?" Skylar asked.

Paul replied, "I'm not entirely sure. Perhaps it's because traditional dresses have become quite popular among the girls in Jipsburg lately—part of the retro craze. So, Mr. Martin must have thought of you. He's really thoughtful, isn't he?"

"I'll send you the address. You should try to get there before 4:00 p.m. The tailor is very experienced, finishes work early, and many people are waiting for him."

"Alright, send me the address. I'll try to be there before 4:00 p.m." Skylar glanced at the time. It was noon; she should have enough time.

After finishing her sandwich, she immediately returned to work.

Just as Skylar was about to hang up, Paul mentioned hurriedly, "By the way, Mr. Martin has been quite busy these past few days and hasn't returned to Galaxy Villa."

Skylar's concern prompted her to say, "Make sure he takes care of himself."

"Certainly!" Paul replied enthusiastically. After the call ended, he hurried upstairs to Joe's office.

Joe had only had a cup of coffee for lunch, skipping a meal entirely. Paul noticed the steaming coffee on the table and wondered why Joe had returned to his old habit of skipping meals. Previously, Joe's lunches had been well-balanced and hearty. While this wasn't unusual in the past, Paul now felt that Joe only drinking coffee was unhealthy.

"Mrs. Martin mentioned during the call that you should be mindful of your health. Skipping lunch and just drinking coffee isn't good for you. Should I order some takeout for you?" Paul asked cautiously.

Joe's attention sharpened at the words "Mrs. Martin." He glanced at Paul and asked, "Skylar said that?"

"Yes, Mrs. Martin asked you to take care of yourself," Paul nodded eagerly. The specifics were less important than Skylar's expressed concern.

Joe's stern expression softened slightly. "She's considerate. Go ahead and order some takeout based on my usual preferences."

"Understood." Paul swiftly left to place the order. He realized that Skylar could effortlessly achieve what others struggled with. He merely passed on a message, and she got Joe to eat lunch.

As the office door closed, Joe tapped his fingers on his phone screen. Over the past three days, Skylar hadn't contacted him at all. They say men turn cold and forgetful, but in his eyes, Skylar had been the heartless one.

"Unfeeling," Joe muttered. He might have forgiven her if she had sent even a single message. For now, however, he would accept her apology through Paul.

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Annabelle felt anxious. She returned to her car and called Jeremy.