Chapter 456


    Skr was used to Joe always having the upper hand in such matters.


    Just then, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Janine. She told Joe, “My mom requested that


    I return home because Steven will be bringing his girlfriend over, so I might


    be backte today.”


    It was quite unexpected. Just a few days ago, Steven mentioned his girlfriend was too busy, but


    today she suddenly found time.


    From the outset, Skr had been curious about Steven’s girlfriend.


    Skr had a free afternoon and nned to meet Natalie. When she found out about Austin’s movie


    premiere that day, Skr eagerly epted Natalie’s invitation to join them


    at the event.


    “It’s alright. I have a busy day ahead of me to,” Skr replied.


    They both juggled demanding schedules.


    After breakfast, Skr packed her things and headed out. Joe left about half an hourter.


    Skr found herself at the grocery store an hourter. She stocked up on Janine and


    Steven’s favorite foods.


    She arrived early to help Janine prepare dinner. Janine, thrilled about Steven’s girlfriend


    In their culture, ten symbolizespleteness and perfection. Janine hoped Steven’s


    girlfriend would have a positive impression of her future mother–inw.


    Skr worried Janine would overexert herself. Thankfully, they both knew their way around the


    kitchen–Skr’s culinary skills were honed under Janine’s watchful eye. Working together, they


    managed to prepare all ten dishes before their guests arrived.


    Skr finished setting the table and washed and sliced the fruit she’d bought. She alsoid


    out some cookies, a treat most girls enjoyed.


    By the time she finished, it was almost time. As a knock echoed through the house, Skr was in


    the kitchen, rinsing dishes. “Mom, I think that’s them at the door,” she called out to


    Janine:


    “I’ll get it!” Janine hurriedly changed into a new outfit and answered the door. She was


    more nervous than she’d been during her first meeting with Finn.


    Janine opened the door with a warm smile.


    “Hello, Mrs. Sullivan,” Annie greeted warmly.


    Steven, gesturing toward Annie, introduced his girlfriend to Janine. “Mom, this is my girlfriend, Annie


    Silver.”


    “Lovely to meet you, Annie. Please,e in and make yourself at home. Don’t be shy.” Janine


    invited her in hospitably.


    As Annie changed into slippers and stepped inside, she gave the house a quick but discreet scan. It


    was clean and tidy, just as Steven had mentioned.


    The table overflowing with food and the fruit and cookies on the coffee table spoke


    volumes about Janine’s efforts.


    A noise from the kitchen caught Annie’s attention.


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    Steven followed her gaze and saw Skr washing dishes. “That’s my sister, Skr,” he said with a


    smile.


    Annie’s eyes flickered for a moment before she smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.


    Skr finished washing the dishes, dried her hands, and took off her apron. Now that she was done


    with her chores, she could finally meet Steven’s girlfriend.”


    As she walked out of the kitchen, her smile faltered slightly when she saw Annie sitting with Steven.


    She couldn’t believe that Annie was Steven’s girlfriend.


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