In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 488
“I heard that you resolved the matter by yourself. You’ve truly grown a lot. This is exactly how people should be, being ruthless when the situation calls for it,” Tobias complimented.
Haha, I don’t think I’ve even learned a tenth from him. He’ll probably be disappointed if he knows what paltry method I employed.
“Everyone pities me now, but this isn’t what I actually wanted. I didn’t want to play the victim, but I had no other choice,” Skylar lamented with her chin propped against a hand.
If I truly have to establish a public persona, I’d hoped to have a more positive image – a wealthy family background, a smooth-sailing life, as well as a cheerful and upbeat personality. Alas, all those had never been mine.
Chuckling, Tobias asserted, “You’ve got to work harder to change the pity to adulation, then. By the way, didn’t you miss me after having not seen me for half a month?”
Skylar had been so busy lately that she completely lost track of time. If he hadn’t said that, she actually thought that they had only seen each other a few days ago.
“Oh, has it really been that long? Times really flies,” she replied in bewilderment.
At that, Tobias’ heart sank slightly. In the past, Skylar used to send him WhatsApp messages when they didn’t see each other. Back then, he found it rather clingy at times and didn’t reply to her.
his cell phone every so often, yet there
the time to change her profile photo on WhatsApp multiple times, yet she didn’t have the
cell phone? Why didn’t you
messages, saying that a phone call would make things much clearer? There
you did nothing
together. “What did I do wrong? You were the one who told me not to message you for no reason, preferring
exasperated smile in response. “Since
she remarked, “Later, I’ll return the painting you gave me. I’m not a person who knows how to appreciate art, so I don’t have much use for it. Also, it was too expensive. It’s courtesy to reciprocate, but I’ve never given you anything. So, I can’t give you anything in return when
If she’s truly sincere, she can just give me a small token. I
to Skylar’s liking, but she wasn’t as rude as to show it on her face. Nevertheless, she would be much happier eating a bowl of
already full?”
nodded and even put on a show of wiping her