Chapter 305

Maisy's phone rang again. "Maisy, where are you?" Kenny's voice was urgent.

Maisy pushed aside her troubled feelings and replied softly, "Kenny, I'm out shopping. Is something wrong?"

"Mom wasn't feeling well today and went to the hospital. She got into a car accident right after leaving! Come quickly!" Kenny exclaimed.

Maisy's face went pale. "A car accident? I I'm on my way right now!"

After the Sullivan family gathering, Skylar returned to Galaxy Villa. The sprawling villa felt strangely empty. She wondered how long it would be until Joe got back.

She grabbed a yogurt from the fridge and finished it just as a message from Joe arrived. "Would you like to visit Korel City?" he asked.

It suddenly dawned on Skylar that Korel City was a tourist hotspot she'd never visited. She had never traveled before, let alone to Korel City, which was only a few hours away from Jipsburg by plane. Many friends had shared breathtaking photos of its scenic beauty on social media, and Skylar was captivated each time she saw them. The allure of the landscapes was intoxicating, a cleansing balm for her soul.

Skylar was tempted by Joe's invitation. Alexander had also mentioned she could take a well-deserved break.

Skylar finished Frank's painting. "Will my visit disturb your work?" she asked Joe.

He promptly replied, "No, this trip to Korel City isn't work-related. It's personal. I'll have Paul book your ticket. Today's flights are full, but I'll arrange one for tomorrow morning."

"Great, thank you."

With her travel plans settled, Skylar informed Alexander before heading upstairs to pack. After checking Korel City's weather, she decided to pack a few dresses and even included mosquito repellent.

While humming, she folded her clothes. Her phone kept ringing; she'd accidentally silenced it earlier and now saw over a dozen missed calls from unknown numbers. Worried it might be colleagues, Skylar returned the calls.

"What were you doing? Why didn't you answer? Come to the hospital now! Your mother got into a car accident. She's in critical condition and still undergoing surgery. Regardless of what happened before, you're still our biological daughter. You need to come right away!" Jeffrey's voice was urgent and frustrated.

A car accident? Skylar's mind raced. Memories of her previous life's accident flashed before her—the approaching truck, Sadie in danger, and her instinct to protect Sadie. She had pushed Sadie out of the way, resulting in her own paralysis. The days of helplessness and mistreatment in the hospital played in her mind like scenes from a tragic movie.