Chapter 1923

Joe argued, “How exactly did I lie to Shiloh? While you were gone these past few days, I drove her to and from work every single day. She went with me willingly. If you don’t believe me, go ask your people.”

Andrew’s face turned cold as he immediately looked over at Dylan and Natasha.

Natasha blinked innocently, shrank back, and whispered, “Darling, he’s not lying at all. Shiloh’s been riding with him lately. She actually looks pretty happy about it.”

Andrew fell silent.

Joe snorted and strode off toward the front yard of Serenity Villa, a faintly smug expression tugging at his lips. Shiloh was already waiting for him, waving him over impatiently. “Joe, what took you so long? Hurry up! If I’m late, I’m going to knock your head!”

Joe quickly apologized, “Master Shiloh, I got held up by a bad guy. That’s why I’m running late.”

Their voices faded into the distance, but Shiloh’s words still carried over. “You’re talking about Andrew, aren’t you? Ignore him. You’re my apprentice, so you listen to me. Come on! I’m about to make bank today. I’ll treat you to a barbecue after!”

Andrew took a deep breath, brows furrowed tight.

Lauren walked up with a teasing smile. “Honey, what’s wrong? Are you… jealous?”

Andrew frowned. “Jealous? Of Shiloh and Joe?”

Lauren gave him a playful nudge. “Exactly. Shiloh’s body may be growing, but her mind is getting younger. These days, she’s like a 17-year-old girl, innocent and curious about everything! Joe is so handsome and gentle, so it’s natural that she would depend on him after spending so much time together.”

Andrew’s lips twitched. “You’re overthinking it. I’m not jealous. But Shiloh’s not just anyone, and there’s a big secret behind her identity. With her ageless syndrome flaring up, her mental state keeps shifting by the day. If this goes on, she might regress to the mindset of a seven-year-old. I’m worried she’ll get taken advantage of.”

Just then, Aspen and Francesca joined the conversation.

Francesca shook her head. “I don’t think so. Joe’s different from the rest of the Driscoll family. He doesn’t seem like someone who’d hurt her.”

Aspen stuck out her tongue and grinned. “Honey, I’m usually on your side, but I have to agree with Fran this time. Guys like Joe are pretty rare.”

Andrew let out a cold laugh. “You all trust him? Well, I can’t. Sure, maybe there are decent folks in the Driscoll family, but Joe? He’s Scarlett’s brother. Maurice’s youngest son. That’s a whole family of bad seeds, and I’m not about to believe Joe’s the exception.”

With that, Andrew turned to Eric, who had been lurking nearby. “Hey, buddy, instead of training, you’re eavesdropping now?”

Eric looked slightly awkward, let out a dry chuckle, and replied coolly, “Andrew, I’m not your buddy, so don’t call me that. And one more thing. That woman in your house? If I were you, I’d stop getting involved.”

He added, “If you’re smart, you’ll kick her out of Serenity Villa right now and never cross paths with her again. In fact, wherever she shows up, you should stay as far away as possible!”

Andrew stared, stunned. “Why?”

Eric’s serious tone stunned not only him but also Lauren, Aspen, and Francesca.

“Mr. Humphrey, do you know something about Shiloh?”

“Tell us! Why are you so against her?”

“Mr. Humphrey, who is Shiloh, really? You know her past, don’t you?”