In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 23

Holding the admission letter in her hand, she felt growing hatred forJeremy upon her flashbacks to the past.

She had sacrificed too much for the previous relationship.

Meanwhile, Tobias did not break his promise as she got the admissionletter the day after she moved in.

She took a picture of the letter and sent it to Penelope.

Penelope texted back in mere seconds: What?

Skylar replied back: That's right. I'm going to university! I'm finally nolonger a high school graduate!

Instantly, Penelope texted: Wait... Didn't you give all your tuition fees toJeremy? Where did you get the money? From a crowdfundingplatform?

Skylar then responded: I don't have the audacity to do that and getverbally attacked by those benevolent people out there. Anyway, it's along story.

After a few seconds, Penelope replied: Make it short then. Where didyou get your tuition fees? Your dad?

Skylar texted back: You should definitely stop daydreaming. Anyhow, I'lltell you in person next time!

Hearing the notification sound of her phone, Skylar ignored it and didnot reply to Penelope; it was easier for her to tell the latter about itclearly in person.

Apart from going downstairs for food, Skylar spent almost the entireday in the room.

Laura's attitude toward her was lukewarm

As Tobias was not home, Laura acted like the lady of the house andeven invited her best friend over.

While Skylar was going down the stairs to get some water, she heardLaura complaining to her best friend as they chatted loudly downstairs.“It's nice to be on my own here. Unexpectedly, Mr. Ford brings awoman to live here. Now I have to wait on her every day, and I can’teven sleep in. That girl gets up earlier than a chicken.”

"Didn't you say that Tobias is getting married soon? Is the woman hisfiancée?" asked Laura's friend.

“How could it be possible? If it were Ms. Hanson, I would be willing toserve her. But this woman is just some riffraff.”

“Oh goodness, in that case, if Ms. Hanson comes after this woman, youmust stay far away from them and don't get yourself involved.”Realizing that she was the subject of their gossip, Skylar wentdownstairs in a leisurely manner and said slowly, “Laura, I remember Itold you what my name is, so I'm not some riffraff.”

Turning around, Laura saw Skylar’s charming face that was wearing achilling smile.

Laura's best friend gave an awkward smile as she said, “Umm, I'll takemy leave now. Talk to you again when you're free.”

Then, she fled the scene surprisingly fast for someone her age.

Laura and Skylar were the only ones left at home, and the former didnot know how much Skylar had heard.

After that, Skylar sat on the sofa while propping her face with herhands, staring at Laura with a broad smile.

Being stared at by her like this sent chills down Laura's spine.

Breaking the silence, the older woman cleared her throat and said, “Ididn't talk about you just now. Don't get me wrong.”

Skylar raised her eyebrows slightly. “I know you look down on me, but Ialso look down on you now. Hence, it's best that we stay out of eachother's way. Badmouthing others may cause mouth sores.”

Laura didn’t dare to have a head-on conflict with Skylar as the latterwas Tobias’ woman now.

She was afraid that Skylar would speak ill of her in front of Tobias, whohad always been a rough character.

“So I'm going to make dinner.” Laura got up to go to the kitchen.Previously, Skylar had told Laura that she could cook anything for heras she did not want to burden others.

While Laura did as told by making simple dishes every day using onlycabbage, lettuce, and spinach.

Skylar got bored of it but still did not say anything about the blandtaste.

“BBQ ribs, garlic chili prawn pasta, roasted pork loin, chicken Maryland,and also mushroom soup.” Skylar began to tell Laura the food shewanted to eat this time.

Instead of making what she wanted, Laura protested, “Can you finish somuch food? It's not good to have so much meat.”