You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1708: Seems to Like You

Joyce and Darrin left the Ballard Group mansion together.

Darrin started the car, and Joyce sat in the passenger seat as they sped away.

Inside the car, Joyce leaned her head against the window, gazing outside.

The night was pitch black, stretching endlessly into the distance. The moon was unusually large, radiating an eerie yellow glow, while the brilliance of the stars remained hidden. The howling wind whistled through the car windows, creating a hissing sound.

Darrin drove on a small road, and there were a few places without streetlights. Even with the high beams on, they could only illuminate a short distance ahead.

The boundless darkness plunged Joyce into deep thought. Unconsciously, she rubbed her pointed chin, her profile hidden in the darkness, making it difficult to discern her expression.

Darrin glanced at Joyce occasionally while driving.

Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Warner hasn't returned for almost a week. Don't you know where he went?"

Joyce shook her head, "I didn't ask.”

"Why? It wouldn't be hard to find out. I can inquire for you," Darrin tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

think about what Christian said just now?" Joyce suddenly turned her head, looking at Darrin's handsome profile. Darrin was taken aback. He had his own thoughts

couldn't be sure of Joyce's current state

Christian said was either relayed to him by his sister

wouldn't deliberately hide anything, nor does he have any reason to. What does he want? Moreover, Mr. Warner is decisive in his actions. If he likes someone, he won't let go. If he dislikes someone, he wouldn't spare them a second glance. That's how I see

Joyce nodded slightly.

that Athena's cliff jump did happen, as Christian personally experienced it. But the key question is what led her to make that choice, something even

at Joyce again. "General, if Mr. Warner really had such a past, what do you

of credibility. You should know Karl; he implanted the idea in me, and it

Investigation Department and now the dean of the House of Inspection, right? I heard you have a good relationship with him," Darrin said. "General,

to have some peaceful days.

slightly, “General, now you have me. I know a thing or two about criminal investigation

them unreasonable. It's clear that Christian has strong feelings for Athena, likely beyond a sibling relationship. And they aren't blood-related. They grew up together,

Mr. Ballard's words

eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been gone for ten years, and yet, why can't I see overwhelming grief in Christian's

of time has made the emotions

confrontation with Luther, and the situation was extremely tense,” Joyce rubbed her temples. “I've been thinking about this since I got in thecar. What is the reason that allows Christian to speak of the past so calmly, without

a few times, stealing a glance. "Well, as a man, I feel... Christian seems

Joyce rolled her eyes and

his sister's matter happened ten years ago. If he has moved on and now likes you, mentioning the past wouldn't cause him the