FreeNovelChapter 324 "Mr. Ziegler's photography skills are on par with a professional's. We've already planned tomorrow's itinerary.
"He mentioned a grove of coconut trees that's supposed to be stunning for photos. I'm so excited for it," Skylar said as she noticed Joe browsing through the camera.
Joe raised an eyebrow. So, they'd planned everything without him? The itinerary sounded delightful, and the photos were excellent, but he'd clearly been excluded.
"You...is something bothering you?" Skylar asked, puzzled by Joe's stern expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoe's voice was cold and distant. "Nothing." Skylar didn't press further and remained silent. For now, enjoying the meal seemed more important than solving any of the mysteries.
20 minutes later, they finished dinner and got into an MPV. Joe was unusually silent during the ride, and Skylar wisely chose not to initiate conversation.
She needed to catch up on her Amazon orders, especially those left unhandled from the previous night.. But halfway through, she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Sweat beaded on her forehead.
Joe noticed her unease immediately. "Are you feeling unwell?" "My stomach hurts... I need to use the restroom," Skylar's voice trembled with pain.
1200 was, she She couldn't discern whether it was food poisoning or traveler's diarrhea. But whatever it w desperately needed a bathroom.
Joe instructed the driver to stop at a nearby hotel and quickly booked a room. Skylar rushed to the bathroom and couldn't get up for half an hour.
When she finally got out of the bathroom, her face was pale, and she looked utterly drained.
"Let's go to the hospital," Joe said while supporting Skylar. He had already called ahead to inform the hospital that they were coming.
Skylar nodded weakly, feeling feverish and light-headed.
An hour later, Skylar was lying in a hospital bed, receiving an IV drip. Her fever and stomach issues left her in a daze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeeing Joe by her side, she felt a pang of guilt. "I'll be fine on my own. It's already 11:00 pm. You should go back to the hotel and rest Skylar murmured.
Joe looked at her intently, as if assessing something.
"No need. I can rest here.” His voice was cold, but his actions were surprisingly heartwarming.
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He settled into a small couch, his long legs awkwardly fitting into the space. Though this hospital was one of the best in Korel City, it still lacked amenities. "Thank you," Skylar whispered.
Skylar didn't have the energy to say anything more. She thought to m herself that she would repay his kindness by caring for him if he ever got sick in the future.
As she drifted into a fitful sleep, she heard Joe taking a phone calp m outside He was probably being mindful not to disturb her.
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