Chapter 459

Skylar's phone rang at that moment. "Skye, you need to be here 30 minutes early!" Natalie's voice came through the phone. Skylar checked the time and realized it was indeed getting late. She hurried to the kitchen and informed Janine and Steven that she was leaving to meet her friend. As she was leaving, she turned to Annie, who had been observing her intently. "See you another day, Ms. Silver," Skylar said. "It was nice meeting you." Steven, walking out of the kitchen, overheard Skylar's words. He gazed at Annie with a tenderness in his eyes. "Skylar likes you, Annie, and so does my mom. I knew they would." Annie seemed flustered. "Is everything alright? Are you tired?" Steven asked with concern, noticing her weary expression. Annie shook her head. "No, it's nothing. I just didn't sleep well last night." "Was it because you were nervous about coming here?" Steven asked gently. Lost in thought, Annie offered a small nod. "Yes, I worried I wouldn't be a good fit and that your