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?”

already bought my train ticket. We might not even sit together on the train-” Skylar began, but Joe cut her

I don’t need

considered standing for the entire train ride. Skylar knew then that Joe was determined to join her on this trip to the countryside,

the ring. Then, she and Joe packed

countryside wasn’t convenient, they made sure to bring

was already past midnight.

the following day. On the way, Skylar informed Gloria of their

they

plan. Since they hadn’t been back to the countryside since arriving

when she returned and to check for any issues with the

next to her remained empty as the

moment they sat down

to claim the

previously traveled on such a crowded, older

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seats were quite cramped.

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but it was probably uncomfortable for Joe. Skylar could sense his

Seeing Joe’s growing frustration, Skylar

trip took only about an hour, just enough time for them to finish the