Sharon really pulled out all the stops when it came to the dinner fare. With a glass in hand, Skylar quietly ate at her seat next to Miranda.

“What’s next for you, Skylar? Are you seeing Harry right now?” Eva asked.

Skylar smiled. “Not much. I’m leaving everything to the agency, and just going with the flow.”

Eva sneered, “Aren’t you going to think about your own future? You’ve quite a lot of people online getting on your case right now.”

“Really? I recall receiving quite a lot of praise as well.”

Eva mumbled under her breath, “Unambitious good-for-nothing. Some things just never change.”

 

Then, Elaine butted in, “I’d say, Skylar, you should be looking for a boyfriend as you aren’t getting younger. You’d do well to temper your expectations, and just find someone who treats you good.”

Miranda slammed down her cutlery and glanced over to Elaine, “Whoever said that Skylar doesn’t have a boyfriend? Haven’t I mentioned before that she’s dating Eva’s boss, Tobias Ford?”

 

Skylar must be bluffing, Aunt Miranda. It’s not as though she’ll automatically

letting up even during dinner on Christmas Eve. “What am

one else believed her, save for Wesley and Sharon

a sly smile, Eva fished out her own cellphone. “I’ve my boss’ private number right here and am about to call him to exchange festive greetings. How would you like to say a few words to him, Skylar?

shrugged nonchalantly. She reckoned that Eva must be thinking

boldly dialed Tobias’ number in full view of all the relatives present and went on to switch her

protracted period before someone picked

A deep voice came

a bundle of nerves as it was the first time she initiated

Mr. Ford.

it?” There was a lot of chatter on Tobias’ side, from which Skylar was able to

family was at the dining

just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.” Eva’s

Christmas to you

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