Jenny's eyes were filled with concern as she spoke. She showed more care for Joe than Skylar did as his wife.
Joe's expression remained as cold as ever.
The shift in the atmosphere took Paul aback. Skylar remained calm and unaffected.
Gloria subtly soothed the tension in the air. With a hint of indifference, she replied, "It's normal to have a tough job. Skye's work is challenging, too."
She knew from experience that jobs requiring repetitive tasks demanded a great deal of patience and resilience.
Viola used to say that talent was just one part of the equation for someone in her line of work. What was even more important was character and endurance. Both were essential.
Jenny's smile faltered for a moment. "Yes, Skylar's work is very demanding as well."
She hadn't expected Gloria to stand up for Skylar so firmly, especially in Joe's presence.
While they spoke, Paul had already set up the packed meals.
Noticing the change in atmosphere, Jenny decided to leave before she embarrassed herself further. She made an excuse and departed.
After leaving the hospital, Jenny took a cab back to her newly decorated home. The house was decorated in all the styles she liked, reflecting Rowan's intentions.
Living alone in such a large house, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation.
She suddenly felt like an outsider, especially after witnessing Skylar's interaction with Gloria in the hospital and seeing how Joe focus on Skylar.
No matter how hard Jenny tried to integrate herself, it seemed like an unattainable goal. The feeling of being shut out stirred jealousy within her. She couldn't understand why, after returning to Jipsburg, Joe had distanced himself from her and embraced Skylar.
With no one to confide in, she thought of Rowan. She immediately dialed his number.
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