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.

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

couldn't be sure of Joyce's current state of

out the doubts, "Did you notice that everything Christian said was either relayed to him by his sister Athena or his own speculation? He never witnessed any

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

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 Christian may not be clear about. And that's the

again. "General, if Mr. Warner really had such a

You should know Karl; he implanted the idea in me, and it has had a deep impact. We need

He's the director of the Special Investigation Department and now the dean of the House of Inspection, right? I heard you have a good relationship with him,"

head, "Not for now. He's about to become a father, and I want him to have some peaceful days. He has helped me too much before, and I owe him so much. I don't want to trouble

know a thing or two

for now. Christian's words, I find 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, with a deep bond. So, whatever Athena says, Christian will naturally believe

is willing to believe. I also think that Mr. Ballard's words are illogical and heavily

main points,” Joyce narrowed her eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been gone for ten years, and yet, why can't I

has made the emotions fade?" Darrin

Luther, and the situation was extremely tense,” Joyce rubbed her temples. “I've been

discreetly coughed a few times, stealing a glance. "Well, as a man,

Joyce rolled her eyes and playfully

happened ten years ago. If he has moved on and now likes you,