In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

She began to wallow in self-pity upon picturing herself living with him. Truth be told, she had amazing cooking skills. Everything she cooked would burst with flavors.

Back then, Jeremy used to say that she was most suited to be a housewife and that her cooking was even better than his mother’s.

At the Jones residence, Skylar hadn’t even touched the cutlery. Starving since morning, her stomach was growling loudly, and she barely had the strength to speak. She was also feeling sluggish from the lack of carbs.

“Are you hungry? I’m cooking some noodles, so I’ll cook a bowl for you too,” she said to Tobias.

Tobias lowered his gaze and smirked. “I don’t eat junk food like instant noodles.”

Skylar replied coldly, “What a picky eater. When I was young, I didn’t even get the chance to eat instant noodles. Grandma was frugal and would often cook plain noodles. On Children’s Day, she’d buy me some braised beef instant noodles. At that time, I’d thought this was the best food in the world. Even my dream then was to eat instant noodles every day when I grow up.”

Tobias folded his arms and raised his brows at her. “Are you telling me this to get my sympathy?”

Skylar was rendered speechless. That never even crossed my mind. I just said it on a whim. He is such a conversation killer.

a smile, she played along with Tobias. “You’re right, Mr. Ford. After listening to such a tragic story, don’t you think I’m really pitiful? That I have a sad life? I’ve suffered too much, but at least you’re

cheeks that were flushed with embarrassment. “Not at all. No one knows what’s in store for them upon coming into this world. Everyone out there has their own troubles, so why should they try and relate to yours? The key is in

raised her eyes to study this wise

aside his wild taste in bed,

won’t talk about these things anymore. You’re right. There are people who have it much worse

about it but forget about telling other people. Keep your past hidden from prying eyes. Not many people can empathize, so it’s better to maintain an air of

understanding. No one besides Tobias had ever

onions from the refrigerator,

eat Chicken Maryland?”

his

grilled chicken?” Skylar

different from Chicken

out a sigh. The man was really hard to please, so she eventually decided to cook instant noodles. He can take it or leave

a big pot of noodles and transferred them into a glass casserole, filling every corner of the