Chapter 1000

Vera seemed to notice Skylar's gaze and quickly hid her hand under the table, letting her wide sleeves cover her fingers. Her heart sank at that moment. How could she forget about the ring? The moment she saw Skylar, she should have taken it off. Did Skylar notice it? No, she was wearing more than one ring, including one on her index finger. So, it might not have stood out too much. "It's okay. I already have plans," Skylar directly declined, shifting her gaze away from Vera's hand. Vera had moved her hand too quickly for Skylar to take a good look, but it seemed like she was wearing an emerald ring, which looked old and somewhat familiar. However, most emerald rings looked similar, and since Skylar had only caught a glimpse, she couldn't make out the details. Vera didn't seem upset about Skylar's refusal. Instead, she turned to Joe and said, "What about you, Joe? Do you have plans today?" Skylar had heard enough and decided to walk away. As she left, she heard Joe say, "I alre