Chapter 1568

Skylar glanced at Elsie. Elsie was a young woman, around 20, and very pretty, radiating the kind of youthful energy you would expect from someone fresh out of school. However, what surprised Skylar was how similar Elsie's features were to hers. Elsie was carefully looking at her and Joe, her demeanor delicate and full of sympathy. "I'll take a look," Skylar said gently. As Elsie drew closer, she blushed slightly. She had heard that Skylar was nearly 30, older than her by several years. But looking at Skylar up close, it was clear that she didn't look anywhere near 30. She looked more or less her age. People also said Skylar grew up in the countryside, but she didn't carry a trace of the typical rustic air that one might expect. Her demeanor and speech all exuded a warmth and closeness that made others feel at ease. It wasn't just men who were drawn to Skylar—even Elsie felt herself blushing when speaking to her. She awkwardly took out the emerald pendant and handed it to her. T