“I won’t affect Skylar. I believe that’s just your prejudice against me, Mr. Ford. Skylar and I have been friends for decades. We’re as thick as thieves. Perhaps I hold more weight in her heart than you.”

Tobias scoffed, “I hope so.” The icy look in his eyes intensified.

Dissatisfied, Penelope pursued further, “Have you met Brayden’s wife? He told me that the two of you are very close.”

Tobias kept quiet. So what if Brayden and I share a bond?

Right then, Skylar walked out with a bowl of pasta. Wearing a pair of heat-insulating gloves, she carefully served the oval-shaped bowl in front of Tobias.

“You guys go ahead and enjoy your meal. Please excuse me,” Penelope uttered.

 

Skylar called out to her and led her to the guest room upstairs. I should’ve told Tobias in advance that I’ve got a guest at home, then it wouldn’t have been so awkward for Penelope.

She asked for a pair of pajamas, but Skylar could not offer her any because hers were extremely revealing.

 

days ago, she even received a fishnet one, which she had chucked aside in the wardrobe. Her array of nightgowns spoke volumes

lay down on the bed. Seeing Penelope’s bulging belly, Skylar felt so

had already finished the entire bowl of pasta. He was puffing on a cigarette with his eyes squinted as

coming? I didn’t get to prepare a proper meal.” Skylar wanted to

pulled her into his embrace. “Since when there’s a

looked at the stairwell. Thank goodness Penelope

birthday banquet tomorrow.” Tobias fished

the chance to talk to Tobias.

it

the phone that Thomas would be announcing his divorce with Irene on his birthday. With that, their hard days would soon come to

you going?” Skylar

answered half-heartedly, “Well, I’ve never attended a birthday party before, except for my mother’s. Then again, if you’re going, I’ll be

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