“Isn’t love about making compromises?”

“I used to think so too. But I ended up with nothing.”

The last conversation she had with Claudia kept replaying in Skylar’s head on her way back as she stared out from the car window.

Back at Claudia’s residence, Winnie was helping out at the dining table. “Just leave this job to the maid,” said Claudia.

“That’s alright, Mrs. Ford. I’m used to doing this back home anyway. My parents are in poor health, so I’ll try to help them out as much as I can. I’m not sure if I can say the same about Skylar though, since she just excused herself right after dinner,” Winnie remarked casually while wiping the same area on the dining table.

Upon hearing that, Claudia got one of her maids to fetch a mop for Winnie. “In that case, please also mop the floor after you’re done with the dishes. It’s getting late, I’m going to rest now.”

Despite feeling wildly insulted, Winnie forced a broad grin on her face. “Sure, Mrs. Ford. Good night.”

her had taken a sharp turn from being warm

quiet about it, Claudia could easily taste the

me

send Ms. Moore back after she’s done mopping the floor. It’s

it’s quite

son a look before she replied coldly,

soon as Claudia was out of sight, Winnie pushed the mop into Sheldon’s hand and flew into a rage. “Sheldon Ford, you are unbelievable! Didn’t you see how Skylar humiliated me in front of everyone just now? Your brother was so protective of

“Well, whose fault is that? Instead of having a peaceful dinner like everyone else, you had to keep boasting about

cheeks as she was hurt by

move in with me. Tobias is basically

most of his time at home and only stays over at Skylar’s every now and then. For God’s sake, I don’t understand why are you so

someone else might hear them,

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