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.

do you 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

husband's past relationship, he couldn't be sure of Joyce's current state of mind. Any

out the doubts, "Did you notice that everything Christian said was either relayed to him by his sister Athena or his own speculation? He

with Mr. Warner about 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

Joyce nodded slightly.

But the key question is what led her to make that choice, something even Christian may not be clear about. And that's the crucial point in this

if Mr. Warner really had such a past, what

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

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

"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

know a thing or two about criminal investigation

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

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 ability to accurately judge the

those aren't the main points,” Joyce narrowed her eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been gone for ten

the passage of time has made the emotions fade?"

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

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

rolled her eyes and playfully slapped Darrin's

years ago. If he has moved on and now likes you, mentioning the past wouldn't cause him the same heart- wrenching pain. That's the only way it