Chapter 953

Howard walked over and took a slice of cake. He'd been craving it all day and was relieved to finally indulge. After a few bites, he nodded in satisfaction. “This is really good! It’s definitely one of the best I’ve ever had. No wonder this place has been so popular. I’d line up for it again in a heartbeat.”

Skylar agreed, saying, “I would too.” She thought, Some businesses truly deserve their success.

Joe’s expression soured slightly. Feeling slightly annoyed by Howard, he asked, “Finished with the cake?”

Howard, noticing Joe’s intense gaze, realized he might be overstaying his welcome. He hastily grabbed his cake and headed for the door. “I almost forgot something. I should get going.”

Before leaving, he turned back to Joe. “Mr. Martin, your injury is healed. You can resume exercising and travel again.”

Hearing “exercise,” Joe glanced at Howard, a satisfied look crossing his face. Howard suddenly realized his phrasing might be misleading. He’d meant activities like brisk walking or jogging, not anything strenuous. Sex, however, was perfectly acceptable.

After Howard left, Joe turned to Skylar, who was enjoying her cake. Leaning against the table, he casually asked, “Did you hear what Howard said?”

Skylar nodded. “Yes.”

“Do you remember what you said when I was hospitalized?” Joe asked.

Confused, Skylar looked up at him. “We talked about so many things. I can’t remember everything.” It had been over ten days since his discharge; so much had happened that recalling their hospital conversations proved difficult.

Suddenly, Joe leaned in and kissed her.

Skylar’s eyes widened. “You…”

Enjoying the strawberry mille crepe cake, Skylar savored the rich, creamy flavors. When Joe kissed her, she wondered how he could tolerate the sweetness still lingering in her mouth. Joe deepened the kiss, allowing her no time to hesitate.

As she struggled to catch her breath, he murmured, “Let me show you how strong I am today.”

Skylar blushed, remembering something. “You are unbelievably strong.”

Joe smiled. “I’m afraid you won’t believe it until you experience it firsthand.” He leaned down and kissed her again.

Skylar’s body went weak as he continued the kiss. They moved upstairs and made love in the bathtub and on the bed.

Joe was finally satisfied at 8:00 pm. He let Skylar go after she’d complimented him repeatedly on his performance. By then, Skylar was too exhausted for dinner. She simply collapsed onto the bed, feeling drowsy.

The next day, Skylar woke at 5:00 am, hungry. The fatigue from the previous night had been so intense she hadn’t even showered afterwards; she'd relied entirely on Joe for assistance. She couldn’t even remember being put back in bed.

She slipped quietly out of bed, her legs wobbling as they touched the floor. Taking a deep breath, she glanced at Joe, still fast asleep. Now she understood one of his flaws: he was childish.