“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 and cozy

about it, Claudia could easily taste the difference between restaurant-bought and

me for a

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

quite late now,”

her son a look before she replied coldly, “Just do as

Didn’t you see how Skylar humiliated me in front of everyone just now? Your brother was

Instead of having a peaceful dinner like everyone else, you had to keep boasting about your non-existent cooking skill.

Winnie’s cheeks as she was hurt by Sheldon’s tone of

me. Tobias is basically living with Skylar anyway. If he can

at Skylar’s every now and then. For God’s sake, I don’t understand why

might hear

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