Chapter 462

Skylar called Joe, but he didn't answer. Watching the traffic light turn red, she smiled wryly at the coincidence—they'd missed each other's calls. It wasn't a big deal; they could discuss it at home. Steven and Annie's situation wouldn't be resolved overnight anyway.

Just as she entered Galaxy Villa, Joe called. "I was playing basketball," he explained.

Skylar nodded slightly. "No worries. It's nothing urgent. I just finished a movie. Enjoy your game. Are you coming home for dinner?"

Joe paused. "I'm having dinner with Rowan and others. I'll be home late, so if anything's important, call Paul."

"Got it," Skylar replied.

After ending the call, Skylar went upstairs to change and then headed to the kitchen to make pasta. Scrolling through Instagram, she saw Natalie's post of a candlelit dinner. The romantic ambiance spoke volumes, even without Natalie or Jeremy in the picture. Skylar realized her worries about them were unfounded.

Next, she checked Annie's profile. There were no recent updates. Just as she was about to exit, a new post appeared: a photo of two clasped hands with the caption, "I only wish for eternity in this life with you."

Skylar frowned. This would surely move Steven—a reflection of every girl's dream. Annie knew how to capture a man's heart; Steven, never having been in love before, would be even more enraptured. Her public declaration on Instagram would surely strengthen his feelings.

A sudden wave of disgust washed over Skylar. The delicious pasta lost its appeal.

Chapter 462 (continued)

Annabelle had just returned from the private maternity hospital she'd chosen for complete privacy. She'd undergone the examinations with peace of mind, knowing she wouldn't encounter anyone she knew.

Going for a prenatal check-up alone was hard enough, made harder by her inability to reach Jeremy. He remained unresponsive, neither answering calls nor replying to her WhatsApp messages.

They had once been close, even intimate, yet he could so easily turn his back on her. His heartlessness was infuriating. Pregnancy hormones likely amplified her emotions, despite her well-laid plans.

"Your indifference will be repaid doubly, Jeremy! One day, you'll shower me with immense love. You'll want to give me and our child the world," Annabelle muttered, trying to calm herself.

She picked up her phone and scrolled through Instagram, where she saw Natalie's post about a romantic candlelit dinner with Jeremy. Her face contorted with anger; she nearly crushed her phone.

"Natalie, what makes you deserve this? Jeremy is mine! I can give him what you can't!"

The romantic setting screamed of Jeremy's respect and affection for Natalie. She was incredulous that Natalie had enjoyed it.

Impatiently, she opened Natalie's chat and sent a message.