Richest Mogul

Chapter 1056

Skylar explained, “You misunderstood. I’m planning to visit Grandma Viola’s place in the countryside.”

The tension in Joe’s dark eyes eased as soon as he heard her explanation. The frustration that had been stirring in his chest gave way to a sense of relief.

“When are you leaving?” he asked.

“Tomorrow,” Skylar responded.

Joe didn’t ask any further questions, though his half–lowered gaze indicated he was thinking about something.

Skylar turned and went upstairs to change her clothes. When she returned a few minutes later, Joe had just gotten off the phone.

He turned to her. “I had Paul book train tickets. I’ll go with you tomorrow,” Joe announced.

“What?” Skylar was taken aback. “You’re going with me to the countryside?”

“Yeah, is there a problem?” Joe’s expression remained calm.

She shook her head. “No, not really. But the countryside isn’t exactly comfortable. Are you sure you can handle it?”

Joe raised an eyebrow, his voice cold but determined. “What can’t I handle?”

might not even sit together on the

hour by train. I don’t need to sit,” he

entire train ride. Skylar knew then that Joe was determined to join her on this trip to the

the ring. Then, she and Joe packed up a

shopping in the countryside wasn’t convenient, they made sure to bring enough clothes and

was already past midnight.

to the train station the following day. On the way, Skylar informed Gloria of

were just taking a trip to the countryside to relax and cheerfully mentioned that they Gloria thought they were just

of the plan. Since they hadn’t been back to the countryside since arriving in Jipsburg, Janine mentioned she wanted a few things at

back when she returned and

the train, Skylar noticed the seat next to her remained empty as the person who had

beside her, and from the moment they sat down until they reached their destination,

to

a crowded, older train. The

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seats were quite cramped.

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strangers wasn’t a big deal for her, but it was probably uncomfortable for Joe. Skylar could sense his slight

weak phone signal made streaming videos or shows difficult. Seeing Joe’s growing frustration, Skylar suggested, “I downloaded

hour, just enough time for them to finish the