Chapter 1163

If Joe's plane had landed, he would have called Skylar immediately. At the very least, he would have called before boarding.

But now…

Skylar resisted making assumptions. Instead, she sent another WhatsApp message: "Are you resting?"

As before, there was no reply, as if her message vanished into a void.

Another hour passed. It was 6:00 pm, and no more flights from Murida were arriving that day. They must still be in Murida.

Perhaps last-minute work delayed their return. It was early morning in Fachington; they were likely asleep.

She had sent several WhatsApp messages, but they probably hadn't seen them yet. She'd skipped lunch and, though it was dinnertime, felt no hunger.

Unease persisted, despite knowing Joe and Paul frequently traveled for work. An inexplicable anxiety gnawed at her.

Skylar massaged her temples, trying to calm herself. Perhaps the recent events were causing her to overthink. Or maybe it was because Joe had become increasingly important to her. She felt anxious and insecure around him. This wasn't a good sign.

Suddenly, she remembered her dream—Viola warning her about challenges facing her and Joe.

Just then, her phone rang. Skylar answered immediately. To her surprise, it was Vera. She frowned but answered.

"What do you need?" she asked directly.

Vera's voice was anxious. "I've been having nightmares. They're always the same, night and day. I dream of Molly in an accident, covered in blood. She even says I haven't honored the statue properly, so she won't let me off the hook. Skylar, do you think Molly is haunting me? She knows I gave the statue to you, and now she's targeting me?"

Chapter 1163

Vera had never believed in metaphysics, considering it a scam. But recent experiences had changed her perspective. She felt she'd been shortsighted.

She felt guilty. She'd brought negative items into her home, and misfortunes followed. After these experiences, she feared "negative items."

Moreover, Molly was dead. After hearing Vera's description, Skylar understood.

"That statue does influence you. Have you moved?"

"I moved immediately after you mentioned it. I left everything behind and moved to a new place with all new things," Vera replied quickly.

Skylar said, "While I've dealt with the statue, its influence will linger. But remember, you dream what you think about. Your nightmares stem from both the statue and your worries. You need to cultivate good fortune. The statue's influence will lessen over time."

"Now that you mention it, I feel better," Vera said, sighing with relief.

"Okay."

As Skylar was about to end the call, Vera remembered something. "Oh, a friend told me Claudio publicly declared his support for you. Be prepared. He'll use any means necessary. He's already manipulated several stubborn celebrities. He's very devious."