Chapter 1023

Joe quickly picked up Skylar's phone to mute it, only to see that the caller was Aiken. His expression darkened immediately. Pressing his lips together, he stepped out of the room while answering the call. "Ms. Sullivan, are you still in Fachington?" The inquiry sounded particularly gentle against the backdrop of the night. Joe narrowed his eyes. He lit a cigarette, took a puff, and released the smoke before replying, "We've returned to Jipsburg. Do you need to speak with her? She's tired and just fell asleep. You can talk to me if it's important, and I'll let her know tomorrow." Upon realizing it was Joe on the line, Aiken fell silent for a moment. After a few seconds, he continued, "My sister wanted to hang out with Ms. Sullivan, but unfortunately, you both returned early. I won't disturb you since it's late back in Jipsburg." After the call ended, Joe stared at Skylar's phone, his expression darkened. Once he finished his cigarette, he returned to the room and set the phone