Chapter 298

“Maisy, why are you here?” Harvey asked, his face darkening.

“I’m your sister. Why wouldn’t I be? It’s the weekend, and I came to visit Mom,” Maisy replied, affecting calmness. She was actually annoyed. Did he not understand family? She was his sister, yet he was rude. How uncouth.

Harvey’s expression grew colder. “You’re not welcome today. Call ahead next time. Don’t just show up.” He slammed the door shut.

It was a family gathering, and he wanted no disruptions, especially not from Maisy. Regardless of her pretense, he suspected ulterior motives.

Maisy stared at the closed door, bitterness evident on her face. She’d hoped to see Steven and mend their relationship. The delicious aroma and the abundance of food and items in the living room indicated he was home. She hadn't expected Harvey's hostility. Damn it! He was so unlikeable.

Janine, hearing the commotion, asked Harvey, “Who was that?” She’d been changing clothes; she loved the outfits Skylar had bought her.

“Wrong house,” Harvey replied.

Janine dismissed it. “What do you think of this dress? Skylar has great taste. Everything she picks suits me perfectly.” After years of not dressing up, Janine felt youthful again, her heart warming.

“You look lovely,” Harvey complimented her.

Meanwhile, Skylar finished two dishes and brought them out. Seeing Janine's smile, she smiled too.

Steven and Charles arrived downstairs, each carrying bags, and climbed the stairs, chatting about their careers. Both had made progress and were earning more. They even discussed buying a house together in the neighborhood—although the stairs were a consideration; Janine might struggle with them daily.

A thought struck Charles. “Steven, I saw Skylar with a strange man the other day. Could he be a suitor?”

Steven paused, staring at the steps. “Skye’s grown up. We sh—”