Chapter 1660

Perhaps it was seeing Skylar that made Wendy feel a bit more appetite. The roast chicken was just what she needed, and paired with the freshly delivered pastries, it was the perfect combination. After eating, she felt a noticeable lift in her mood. "I heard from Simona that you've been busy lately," Wendy remarked casually. Skylar nodded. "There was a batch of antiques I had to deal with, but I still made time for dinner with you. It's been a while, and I really wanted to catch up." Even in the dim lighting of the small bistro, Skylar could tell Wendy had lost some weight. Her complexion looked pale and slightly fatigued. Even without Wendy saying a word, Skylar could sense that something was off with her. "I've been wanting to talk to you too. Work has been crazy lately. I've been on a project that required overtime almost every day. I'm glad we could both carve out time tonight." Her eyes grew misty as she spoke, betraying her exhaustion and frustration. For a moment, she did