Chapter 1209

Ned might want to toy with Skylar's feelings, but he had to consider whether he could do so. "Your boyfriend should be arriving soon. I won't be a third wheel, so I'll take my leave," Skylar said to Minerva as she glanced at the time. "Alright, let's plan to meet up again in a couple of days," Minerva replied. "Okay." As Skylar stepped out of the studio, she intended to take the subway when a car suddenly pulled up in front of her. The window rolled down, revealing Ned and Rosa. Ned's intense gaze swept over her. "Ms. Sullivan, where are you headed? If it's on our way, we can give you a ride," Rosa asked first. Though she seemed to be offering help, Skylar could sense Rosa's reluctance to offer a ride. With a polite smile, Skylar responded, "Thank you, but the place I'm going is probably not along your route." "Where are you going?" Ned suddenly inquired. Rosa's expression shifted slightly, and she bit her lip. With a smile, Skylar said, "I'm headed to the suburbs." They wer