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.

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

her husband's past relationship, he couldn't be sure of Joyce's current state of mind. Any normal woman would probably find it difficult

to him by his

his sister," Darrin said seriously. “General, although I haven't known Mr. Warner for long, I believe he is an open-minded person who wouldn't deliberately hide anything, nor does he have any reason to. What does he want? Moreover, Mr. Warner is decisive in his

Joyce nodded slightly.

is what led her to make that choice, something even Christian may not be clear about. And that's the

if Mr. Warner really had such a past, what

pondered for a moment before replying, “I don't want to assume anything. First, we need to determine the degree of credibility. You should know Karl; he implanted the idea in

of Inspection, right? I heard you have a good relationship with him," Darrin said. "General, should we involve Mr. Gregory in

become a father, and I want him to have some peaceful days. He has helped

I know

strong feelings for Athena, likely beyond a sibling relationship. And they aren't blood-related. They grew up together, with a deep

"Because of deep love, one is willing to believe. I also think that Mr. Ballard's words are illogical and heavily influenced by his personal emotions, which hinders his

main points,” Joyce narrowed her eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been

time has made the

his emotions were even more intense than they are now. He had a face-to- face 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 showing too much sadness in his expression, or even the

coughed a few times, stealing a glance. "Well,

eyes and playfully slapped

moved on and now likes you, mentioning the past wouldn't cause him the same heart- wrenching pain. That's