Chapter 605

With half an hour left before the scheduled time, Skylar took the opportunity to sit down and relax. She checked her phone and noticed a missed call from Natalie ten minutes ago. The noise and music around her earlier must have drowned out the ringtone. Skylar redialed, and after a few rings, Natalie answered. "Nath, I didn't hear my phone earlier," Skylar began. "Mr. Powell didn't agree to my resignation. He's given me a month off instead. I'm surprised he didn't blame me and insisted I stay. I feel very guilty," Natalie said quietly. Her tone revealed her feelings of dejection. "Is it ahead?" the cab driver suddenly asked Natalie. Skylar heard the driver's question and asked, "Nath, where are you?" "Yes, it's just up ahead," Natalie replied to the driver first. Then she put her phone back to her ear. "I'm in a cab heading back to the house Jeremy and I share. My mom is waiting there. There are things I can't keep hidden any longer. "I think it's time to be honest with them