In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 550

Tobias rarely ever cares about my activities... I wonder if he knowsabout me bumping into Marcus at the café earlier? If he knows, thenchoosing to keep it from him would only lead to him overthinking.

“I was meeting up with my manager for a discussion, and I ended upbumping into Marcus after that.”

Tobias frowned. “You'd better stay away from Marcus and Ingrid in thefuture. They're never up to any good.”

Skylar had no idea what the grudge between them was about, or if itwas actually between their parents who got them involved.

Regardless, she simply nodded and stuffed the snack into her mouth“Did you make this yourself? It tastes amazing!" Skylar exclaimed.

“If you replace it amazing, then it couldn't possibly have been me. Mymom was the one who had me bring them over,” Tobias replied.

Skylar nearly choked when she heard that and went wide-eyed withsurprise. Claudia made me snacks? This isn't like her at all! Now that Ithink about it, I haven't seen her in a long time. It was always sostressful being around her, especially since she sighs a lot. It's almost asif she's disappointed in Tobias for choosing to be with me, and she hasno choice but to accept me.

“I'll pay Mrs. Ford a visit as soon as I have the time. I've been so busywith work lately that I can't even come home early,” Skylar said.

Tobias was quick to stop her. “I suggest you don't go and see herunless she invites you. She isn't exactly right in the head these days, sothere's no telling what nasty stuff she might say to you while you'rethere. You'll end up in a foul mood and fight with me. So, I don't seeany point in you doing that.”

At that moment, the screen of Tobias’ phone lit up as tons of messagescame in one after another, catching the attention of Skylar

instantly. Judging by how aggressively the person is texting him so lateat night, it's either from someone he owes money to or a woman!Skylar's gaze was so obvious that Tobias noticed her peeking at it. “Areyou that curious about what's in my phone? You can go through it ifyou want.”

“W-Why would I want to do that? I don't care who's texting you!” Skylarstammered and looked away after being caught in the act.

Despite what she said, her curiosity got the better of her, and shereached for his phone anyway.

Naturally, Tobias made no effort to stop her. However, the expressionon Skylar's face changed the moment she saw Idania’s name on thescreen. She then looked up at Tobias and asked, “Why are you still incontact with her? You told me you would never go back to your ex!"Tobias was not expecting for Idania to text him at all.

Idania: I'm not feeling well, and I don't know how much time I have left.I used to think life was boring, but now I realize how beautiful it is.Idania: Are you busy? Make sure to reply when you see my message,okay? Your coat is still here with me. When will you come to collect it?Idania: I've only had a bit of soup throughout the entire day as I didn'thave the appetite for anything. Ah... Do you remember how much Iloved eating fried beef cutlets? It tastes really good with a crispy layeron the outside. I wonder if they're still available these days...

Idania: Could you come over and see me when you're done with work?I'm scared of being all alone.

Idania: I had to stop working so suddenly, and I'm still not used tohaving so much free time. If I get better, I'm definitely going back towork as soon as I can! Do you happen to be in need of a secretary, Mr.Ford?

Skylar's frown deepened as she read through the messages. What thehell is she playing at? Is she trying to gain his sympathy or somethingby acting all pitiful? Please, I've tried that before many years ago!Whenever Jeremy wouldn't reply to my texts, I'd come up with all sorts.of excuses to make it sound weak and in pain, but he just ignored meand kept on gaming! Oh, well... I suppose we all meet a scumbag ortwo at some point in life. All we can do is hope we don't spend the restof our life with them!

She then tossed the phone toward Tobias so he could see it for himself.