He even sacrificed his marriage just so he could return to Miranda’s side and get the help he needed from Skylar. It seemed like he had overestimated Tobias’ love for Skylar.

Guess I’ll have to wait a few more days before handing over the letter of intent to Tobias.

After the others had left, Skylar got up and went to the kitchen, with Tobias following behind her.

Skylar had a sullen look on her face as she was washing the vegetables. Tobias closed the faucet and queried, “Are you angry with me? I only did it in order to avoid being threatened like this again.”

Skylar smiled and replied, “Yes, you’re right. There was nothing wrong with what you did. I’m not going to be angry over trivial matters. If I were that petty, I would’ve left you a long time ago.”

Watching as Skylar took the ingredients out of the refrigerator, Tobias changed the topic of the conversation. “It’s just the two of us. You don’t need to cook so much. I’ll be fine with just a dish or two.”

 

“Penelope is also coming over to eat with us.”

Tobias shrugged his shoulders. I thought the reason she was cooking personally for me.

 

kitchen. Tobias was originally assisting her but was pushed out of the kitchen after

so meticulous in washing the vegetables. It took him more than half

getting out of

day for

he was watching TV in the living room. He opened the door and was greeted by Penelope and

see Tobias showing up on Christmas day given how strict and

would choose to spend

has become gentler and

who was still in her apron, walked out of the kitchen. The smile on her face disappeared when

Brayden, she didn’t kick him out of the

a cigarette in front of Penelope as he was glancing over the

painting worth millions named “Sunflowers,”

must be the real deal. There’s no way someone as proud as Tobias would deign to buy a

was covering her nose with her hand as the smoke from the cigarette was

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