Next Man Better Plan novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65

Stephanie leaned against the car window, watching the city lights blur past.

The vibrant neon signs cast a kaleidoscope of shadows across her face. Her long, wavy hair spilled over her shoulder, and the gentle breeze made fine strands dance in the air.

When Joseph stopped at a light and glanced over, his heart skipped a beat. In that moment, Stephanie was breathtakingly beautiful.

“He’s the one who doesn’t know how to appreciate you. It’s his loss,” Stephanie murmured, as if to herself.

How could she not care? They had over twenty years of history between them.

Joseph could see the pain she was trying to hide. “Want to grab a drink?”

Stephanie shook her head. “My place is just at the next intersection. Besides, can’t you tell I’m already drunk?”

She cupped her cheeks and tilted her head, her nose slightly red. She was nodding off, little by little.

The alcohol was hitting her now, and her face felt warm. The two or three glasses of red wine she’d had were well over her limit.

Joseph smiled. At least she was a pleasant drunk.

The upscale apartment complex had strict security. Since Joseph’s car wasn’t registered,

he couldn’t drive in.

Stephanie noticed and scanned Joseph’s payment QR code. “Thirty dollars. Here you go, driver.”

Joseph looked into her eyes, which were flushed from the wine. “Not even going to add me on WhatsApp before you go?”

Stephanie took a deep breath, turned back, and stared at him for a few seconds, a look of confusion in her eyes.

“Do I know you? Why would you want to add me on WhatsApp?”

Joseph was speechless.

She was more than a little drunk; she didn’t even recognize him anymore.

“Can

you walk on your own? Do you need me to see you inside?” he asked, concerned.

Stephanie shook her head, her voice as light as a spring breeze. “Drivers don’t provide

door-to-door service.”

With that, she scanned her key card and walked into the complex.

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Chapter 65

Joseph watched her figure disappear into the darkness, an involuntary smile playing on his lips.

That other guy really didn’t know what he was missing.

Spending a lifetime with such a charming woman would make life interesting. What more could a man want?

After getting inside, Stephanie went to the bathroom and splashed some water on her face, which helped her feel a bit more sober.

However, when she came out, she realized something was wrong.

The house was brightly lit, and a man in a sharp suit was sitting in the living room. His hair was impeccably styled, and though he wore leather shoes, they were covered with blue disposable shoe covers.

He was sitting on the sofa, seemingly waiting for her.

Stephanie froze, her eyes darting around the room. There were no signs of a break-in.

Besides, he didn’t look like a burglar.

Which left only one explanation… he was her new husband?

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