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.

looking at Darrin's handsome profile. Darrin was taken aback. He had his own thoughts

Joyce's current state of mind. Any

Christian said was either relayed to him by his sister Athena or his

He never had a proper conversation 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 to. What does he want?

Joyce nodded slightly.

as Christian personally experienced it. But the key question is what led her to

"General, if Mr. Warner really had such a past, what

don't want to assume anything. First, we need to determine the degree of credibility. You should know Karl; he implanted the idea in me, and it has had a deep

now the dean of the House of Inspection, right?

him to have some peaceful days. He has

me. I know a

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

I also think that Mr. Ballard's words are illogical and

main points,” Joyce narrowed her eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been gone for ten years, and yet, why

passage of time has made the

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

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

Joyce rolled her eyes and

Think about it, 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 same heart- wrenching pain. That's