“I’ve joined a talent show, so I’m on a diet to look good on camera,” Skylar replied softly. The atmosphere between them felt warm and friendly, like a grandparent and grandchild.

“I may be back home, but I can’t always rely on you,” she added.

Lucas smiled kindly. “You’re going to be my granddaughter-in-law. What’s wrong with leaning on me? Once you join our family, try to spend more time at home instead of just being on screen.”

Skylar smiled softly. “Got it.”

She then brought the conversation back to the talent show. “There are some talented trainees at Phoenix Entertainment. I met a girl named Bianca Scott, a recent...