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Chapter 811
Chapter 811
After taking a shower, Skylar felt a bit dizzy and unintentionally fell asleep.
When she woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, she confirmed that Joe had not returned.
There was a message from him on her phone. He was on a business trip again.
He was going abroad this time and wouldn't return until a week later.
He kept his message brief on WhatsApp. He mentioned that a project abroad had encountered problems, requiring his personal attention and causing him to leave in a hurry.
Seeing the message, Skylar felt he was explaining his travel plans to her. It gave her a sense of a husband informing his wife before leaving.
It was a small, ordinary gesture.
Skylar found herself unable to sleep, contemplating this late into the night. She checked the time and realized it was already 3:00 am. The message had been sent at 6:00 pm.
She hadn't looked at her phone after dinner with colleagues. When she called for a designated driver, she also didn't notice the messages on WhatsApp. There were even missed calls.
She couldn't help but wonder if Joe's gesture showed that he cared about her.
Skylar's heart fluttered. Realizing she was overthinking in the middle of the night, she got out of bed and went to pour herself a glass of water. Her thoughts then turned to Jenny. She decided to wait until Joe returned to discuss it.
When Joe's plane landed, he turned on his phone and saw Skylar's response.
"Alright, have a safe trip. I'll wait for your return."Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
"Wait for my return?" Joe thought. His lips curled into a slight smile.
Paul, standing nearby, noticed Joe's sudden smile and found it odd. It was past 3:00 am in Jipsburg City. Just a few hours ago, when Joe boarded the plane, he had been cold and distant.
Now, his mood seemed to have improved significantly.
He couldn't help but cast a curious glance. It was a remarkably subtle glance. He didn't dare to look closely.
He only saw a familiar profile picture. Immediately, he understood. Joe and Skylar had reconciled.
Joe's mood had shifted from gloomy to sunny. Now, during this business trip, he didn't need to be so anxious.
On the way to the hotel, Paul received a message on WhatsApp from the private detective, Louie Ferguson.
Louie asked, "I've found some more information about Jenny, including some photos and videos. Should I send them to you now?"
Paul was busy with other matters. After seeing Louie's message, hez replied "Please compile everything into a single file and send it to me. I've got a lot going on right now and will review it when I have time." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
Louie responded, "Alright, I'll prepare the file and send it to you."
A few days later, Skylar had been busy all day. Just before leaving work, Caleb showed her a news article on his phone.
"Skylar, take a look. The Ruell family is in trouble again!"
Skylar glanced over at the news article on Caleb's phone.
This time, a fire broke out at Ruell Residence. The blaze was intense, and several fire trucks were dispatched. In the end, the large villa was almost completely reduced to a skeleton. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
Vera's condition was not severe. It seemed she only injured her lungs from smoke inhalation and was currently receiving treatment at the hospital. Penelope was burned by falling embers, with a significant burn area. However, for the Ruell family, arranging follow-up care and treatment at a hospital should not be a major issue.
Unfortunately, Buck was in a worse condition. He had been trapped under debris and suffered severe burns. Additionally, he inhaled thick smoke, which left him in a coma.
He had been in emergency treatment since arriving at the hospital.
The Ruell family had been hit by a series of unfortunate events lately. Reporters speculated whether this string of incidents was more than just a coincidence.
Although it was only speculation, most people concluded that such occurrences were unlikely to be mere coincidences. They were more likely the result of human actions or perhaps some form of retribution. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org