In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO novel Chapter 443

Skylar stood awkwardly at the door of the living room.

Did Willie get it wrong? Am I even invited? Skylar reflected. Gritting her teeth, she felt a surge of exasperation rise within her. Is it too much of me to expect to be treated as a guest?

Incensed, Skylar dumped her fruit basket unceremoniously onto the dining table. Raising her voice, she announced brightly, “Mrs. Ford, my apologies for coming over so late.”

Skylar’s smile was entirely stiff and insincere. She already deeply regretted allowing Willie to drive her over.

Tobias’ head suddenly snapped in Skylar’s direction, alerted only at the sound of Skylar’s voice. He turned to Claudia and explained, “Mom, Skylar’s here. I won’t be staying here tonight, then. Have a good rest.”

Claudia turned lazily to face Skylar, scanning her from head to toe.

The smile on Skylar’s face faded, and she met Claudia’s eyes stonily. Respect was mutual, and if Claudia did not even show Skylar the courtesy of inviting her to take a seat or offering her a drink, Skylar would take no pains to be polite, either.

“It’s late. Why don’t you stay here with her? Aren’t the two of you already in a relationship?” Claudia finally said with a disdainful sniff.

Skylar was momentarily bewildered by the change in Claudia’s attitude.

If that had occurred before, Skylar would have stayed without hesitation. Nevertheless, she resented being commanded by Claudia’s whims. Even though Skylar loved Tobias, she was not willing to sacrifice her dignity.

Skylar thus simply answered, “It’s late, Mrs. Ford. I’ll be heading back home. It wouldn’t be good for me to stay here when I’m not married to Tobias. I came for a quick visit, but I’m going home now.”

Tobias finally spoke. His tone was solemn as he said, “Stay with me tonight. My mother’s feeling unwell and I have to remain here.”

Realization dawned upon Skylar. Tobias had summoned her here because he could not tear himself away. If not for Claudia’s condescension, Skylar would have stayed in her own accord. However, she could not endure the fact that she had just stood there and being neglected, in front of Tobias and Claudia for a whole half an hour.