Skylar stood at the door, dumbstruck.

Standing before her was a woman dressed in an elegant dress full of exquisite embroideries. The lady didn’t look her age, which was a clear sign that she maintained herself well.

“Come on in.” Skylar hurriedly tied her own messy hair into a ponytail.

“Has Tobias just left?” asked Claudia.

Skylar nodded before immediately shaking her head. “I don’t know where he is.”

A dark gleam flashed in Claudia’s eyes. This girl doesn’t even bat an eyelid when she lies.

 

“You look young, Ms. Jones. Are you below twenty-five?” Claudia eyed the young woman from head to toe.

Skylar pursed her lips. “I just turned twenty this year.”

 

Claudia beamed as her eyes dazzled. “Tobias is over ten years older than you, Ms. Jones. You’re practically still a kid; why would you do such unchaste things? He doesn’t have time to play childish games with you.”

woman spoke gently, and there was even

Skylar felt as though she had just

her about all the wonderful deeds her son has

Her mother’s treatment depended on Tobias, and considering how vengeful this man could be, there

gave in. “Don’t worry. I won’t ruin his family, and I’m more than willing

a flawless

some tea, not forgetting to spare Skylar a smug glance as though she had been anticipating this

glanced

background to even marry into a normal

wasn’t the first time someone had brought up

come over anymore,” Skylar replied calmly with a smile. “I won’t force myself into a world

to see Skylar remain this collected. She’s a tough nut to crack. It

a wedding invitation card with a few large,

Tobias

invitation cards have

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