Avery was the one who selected the cake personally. She was wearing a white pleated tulle dress and a tiara on her head. Coupled with her exquisite features and curvy figure, one would have assumed it was her birthday.
Meanwhile, Tobias was surrounded by guests who wanted to strike a business relationship with him. Yet, he refused to acknowledge nor give them any response, let alone accepting any of their name cards.
Skylar kept a distance from Tobias at the banquet. She knew that he would not have attended the function if it were not for her.
The ignorant Avery called upon Thomas to cut the cake, giving him an excuse to escape Miranda.
Avery passed the knife to Thomas and gave him a peck on the cheek, leaving a light lipstick stain on his face.
Smiling gleefully, she said coyly, “I’d like to wish my dearest Dad, a happy birthday. You’re the best Dad in the whole world. I love you so much!”
While Avery was expressing her heartfelt love to Thomas, Skylar felt so down for not knowing how it was like to be showered with fatherly love. Thomas had channeled all of his attention and affection to Hayden and Avery, leaving none for her.
“The youngest Jones is such a beauty. I heard that she’s studying at the film academy. She’s probably going to be a famous celebrity in the near future.”
“Oh, the way the little princess simpers melts my heart.”
“She’s only twenty, being in the prime of life.”
In a low voice, Tobias reminded Skylar, “If you feel uneasy, we can leave right away.”
Skylar took a glance at Miranda and shook her head. “Leave now and let her face this alone? Should I empathize and feel sorry for my mom or support her to be a homewrecker?”
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO