Chapter 773


    “Not yet, Skr,” Jenny said, her voiceced with defiance. “Do you think I’m so easily pushed


    around? Are you happy now that Joe is distancing himself from me?”


    “I’ll tell you something,” Jenny spat out angrily. “You won’t beughing in the end. You two are


    bound to get divorced sooner orter!”


    If she couldn’t have Joe, then neither could Skr.


    Skr’s response was icy. “Whether Iugh in the end remains to be seen. But Jenny, you won’t


    even get that chance. Being delusional is a sickness. You should get that checked. And by the way,


    I don’t like you either.”


    With that, Skr ended the call and slipped her phone back into her bag.


    Skr understood that Jenny was young and prone to impulsive behavior, but the constant drama


    was beginning to wear on her patience. She probably ran into some trouble with Joe earlier today,


    and now she was taking it out on her.


    Skr thought Jenny was pathetic. She made her way downstairs a few minutester to clock out.


    Just then, her phone rang again. It wasn’t Jenny; it was Natalie.


    “Skye, guess where I am?” Natalie’s voice bubbled with excitement.


    Skr smiled and asked, “Where?”


    “I’m at Yancey Residence. I came by to see Ms. Yancey and brought a ton of groceries. When you


    get home, you’ll have a hot meal waiting for you. Hurry back!” Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    Skr stopped in her tracks. “You’re really at my ce?”


    “When have I ever lied to you? Hurry back! No more talking, I’m heading to the kitchen to get


    started.”


    Skr was surprised by Natalie’s sudden visit. They had only exchanged a few texts earlier, and


    Natalie had mentioned she nned to visit Janine


    soon, but Skr hadn’t expected her to show up so quickly.


    When Skr arrived home and opened the door, she was greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of


    food. Despite Natalie’s youthful exuberance and tendency to view things in ck and white, she


    was an excellent cook.


    Janinemented, “Nath’s cooking is incredible. I offered to help, but she insisted on doing


    everything herself. If she weren’t already married, I’d love to have her as a daughter–inw.”


    Janine’s admiration for Natalie was clear, though Skr had not


    mentioned Natalie’s divorce to her. Now was not the time to bring it up.


    Skr smiled and replied, “My brothers have always been focused on their careers.”


    Janine had been troubled by the recent issues between Steven and Annie.


    “Well, a strong focus on one’s career isn’t a bad thing,” Janine mused thoughtfully. She reflected on


    Steven’s tumultuous rtionships in the past, believing that love couldn’t be rushed. When the time


    was right, everything would fall into ce.


    Skr entered the kitchen, where Natalie was still cooking. Hearing Skr’s footsteps, Natalie


    nced up from the stove. “You’re back already? Was there no traffic?”


    “The roads were clear, so I got lucky. Is there more cooking to be done?” Skr asked.


    Natalie replied, “Just thest dish. You can wait in the living room.”


    “Okay,” Skr responded.


    An hourter, after dinner, Skr and Natalie took a leisurely walk around theplex. The area


    was small and cozy, filled with elderly residents. They strolled slowly, enjoying the peaceful


    evening.


    “If something’s bothering you, you should talk to me about it,” Natalie said, her concern evident. She


    had recently learned unsettling news–Joe and Vera were high school ssmates, and Vera had


    been Joe’s past love.


    The series of paparazzi shots seemed orchestrated by Joe himself.


    Natalie thought it must be true. After all, there had been no recent news about Skr and Joe,


    despite their marriage.