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.

suddenly turned her head, looking at Darrin's handsome profile. Darrin was taken aback. He had

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

the doubts, "Did you notice that everything Christian said was either relayed to him by his sister

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? Moreover, Mr. Warner is decisive in his actions. If he likes someone, he

Joyce nodded slightly.

question is what led her to make that choice, something even Christian may not be clear about.

really had such a past, what do you

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 me, and it has had a deep impact. We need evidence for everything. Without evidence, I won't make any

the dean of the House of Inspection, right? I

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

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, with a deep bond. So, whatever Athena says, Christian will naturally believe without

think that Mr. Ballard's words are illogical and heavily influenced by his personal emotions, which

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

time has made

I first met Christian over four years ago, 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

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

her eyes and playfully

way. Think about it, his sister's matter happened ten years ago. If he has moved on and now likes you, mentioning the past