“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.”

had taken a sharp turn from

kept quiet about it, Claudia could easily taste the difference

take me for

mopping the floor. It’s bad for a

it’s quite late now,” Sheldon

before she

how Skylar

Sheldon tossed the mop aside and raised his voice, “Well, whose fault is that? Instead of having a peaceful dinner like everyone else, you had to

started to roll down from Winnie’s cheeks as

that you’ll move in with me. Tobias is basically living with Skylar anyway. If he can do

Skylar’s every

that someone else might hear them, Sheldon was talking

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