It was the same for Skylar, or perhaps even worse. Her grandmother would lock her up at home alone whenever she went out and did not allow her to use the stove at all. Hence, she did not even have the luxury to cook noodles.

Every time she was hungry, she would munch on raw instant noodles or stale bread. As a result, she had suffered from severe malnutrition since young and it could be seen from her appearance during her schooling days.

Tobias came downstairs after changing into a pair of black trousers and a light blue shirt with a silver-grey striped tie to match it, looking cool and attractive.

“Tobias, can I still stay here tonight?” Sheldon asked while eating his spaghetti. He would rather hide away here than listen to Claudia breathing down his neck at home.

“No.”

Sheldon frowned at his brother’s point-blank answer. “You’re so mean…”

 

“Why did you get up so early? You should rest more. You don’t look so good.” Tobias gazed at Skylar who had been busy in the kitchen the entire morning.

Skylar touched her face in response.

 

and as the only female here, I

Skylar’s thoughtfulness because he felt that she should rest more. She was already thin to begin with and what was worse, she

might think she was a victim

shooed out of the house by Tobias right after he finished his breakfast. The former had agreed to meet some friends at the cybercafé earlier on and had grabbed Tobias’

stopped her. “Just let me do it. I can do a better

underestimating her. It’s not like I’m

work?” Skylar

Sheldon

unemployed, but it’s a good thing because it’s one less thing for me to worry

of life was probably something many people could only wish

probably head to the company, Skylar planned to go shopping with Penelope and make a trip to her university

leave like she thought he would. Noticing the brown briefcase on the sofa, she picked it

away?” Tobias hugged her waist from

come home. Just focus on work and don’t worry about me.” Skylar placed her hand on his arm, soaking

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255