FULL NOVELXO Chapter 762
Chapter 762
Chapter 762
Skylar kept her gaze fixed on the TV, her answer firm. “No.”
She would never forgive him. This scoundrel had abandoned his wife and children for years, all in the name of chasing his so–called true love.
After disappearing for over a decade, he suddenly wanted to come back now that the kids were grown. He had been with his mistress all this time. Did he think his ex–wife was just a dumping ground for his past mistakes?
He had neglected his wife and children for years, giving his best years to his mistress. Now, he should let
the mistress and their child care for him.
Janine wasn’t surprised by Skylar’s response. A small smile crossed her lips. She wondered to herself how, even with age, she still seemed so idealistic.
The person she saw in the hospital must not have been who she imagined. That person certainly wasn’t the irresponsible character depicted on TV.
“Mom, what about you? If you were the original wife on TV, would you forgive him?” Skylar asked.
Janine hesitated briefly, then smiled and said, “Do I really need to say it? A man who’s that irresponsible is repulsive. He should keep his distance.”
“Exactly, Mom.” Skylar nodded vigorously. Her adoptive mother was kind, but she had a sharpness that kept others from taking advantage.
Janine and Skylar watched another episode of the show.
When it ended, Skylar headed to the bathroom. But before she could come out, there was a knock on the
door.
Sitting on the couch and leaning on her crutch, Janine tried to stand up. “Who’s there?”
Old buildings lacked soundproofing, so her voice was clearly audible outside.
“It’s me, Mom.”
Initially, the voice sounded a bit unfamiliar, but Janine quickly recognized it. “Is that you, Joe?”
“Yes, it’s me.” Joe’s voice came through the door again!
Janine immediately adjusted her stance, leaning on her crutch to open the door.
Skylar just emerged from the bathroom. She said, “Mom, let me get that. You sit down.”
“Alright,” Janine replied. She returned to her seat and set her crutch aside. It was her first time using a crutch, so she was somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Skylar opened the door and saw Joe standing there, holding health supplements in both hands. She never expected to see him carrying health supplements and couldn’t help but smile slightly at the sight.
“What brings you here?” she asked instinctively.
Joe raised an eyebrow, wondering if he wasn’t welcome.
In his usual calm manner, he answered, “I came to visit my mother–in–law.”
Skylar had momentarily forgotten that Joe was now Janine’s son–in–law. Realizing this, she belatedly reached for the health supplements.
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“It’s alright,” Joe said, not allowing Skylar to take them from him. They weren’t heavy, after all.
Janine smiled at Joe. “Joe, come in. Skye will get your slippers.”
Skylár immediately fetched the slippers.
As Joe changed into the slippers, he glanced at Skylar with a solemn look before walking over to sit on the couch.
Skylar found his gaze puzzling. She pondered what that look meant.
There was something about that look that made her feel guilty, as if she had wronged or hurt him in some
way.
“It’s nothing serious. The doctor said it’s just a matter of rest. Skylar is overly concerned. You and Skye should head back; I can manage on my own,” Janine said.
Joe nodded. “I’m glad to hear you’re okay, Mom. I’ll stay here with Skye for the next few days to help take care of you.”
“What?” Skylar was surprised he was going to stay.