In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 571

Tobias cleared his throat while trying to ease the situation for her.“Don’t take everything on the internet too seriously.”

Claudia smiled with content as she felt her son had become moreconsiderate compared to before. Years ago, he would not blink even ifsomeone were to die in front of him.

She was aware that the internet was full of lies. With the freedom ofspeech, anyone could fabricate any story they wanted withoutconsidering the consequences. Thus, she did not pay much attention tothe information she saw online

If she did not come across that news today, she would not have eventhought of having dinner with Skylar. If everything said by her cousinwas true, she felt it was necessary to reevaluate Skylar's personality.

In Claudia’s opinion, she always felt families and relatives should lookafter each other's back. It was the minimum quality that any humanshould have.

Hence, if Skylar were the type who forgot about her close ones aftershe got famous, Claudia would certainly not be able to accept it.Skylar was stunned when Claudia asked about Kevin, as she did notexpect the latter to be so well informed.

She must think I'm a selfish person who abandon my own family.

Just then, Tobias’ finger poked Skylar's thigh gently below the table,signaling her not to explain too much.

Before Skylar could open her mouth, Tobias got ahead of her. “Kevin'sfine and healthy. It's just that he has lost some money and could notpay his debt. That's how the whole event was twisted.”

Claudia furrowed her brows deeply as she began to grow a prejudicetowards Skylar's family.

She said with despise. “I hope this won't happen again, regardless ofthe reason. Ms. Jones, you should reflect on what kind of relatives youhave.”

Skylar did not respond but just displayed an unnatural smile.

She could not comprehend what exactly Claudia meant by that. Whatshould I reflect my relatives for? It's not like I can choose my relatives.Skylar took a few bites, but she seemed to have lost her appetite, eventhough the dishes were mainly her favorite.

A moment later, Claudia picked up a piece of fish and put it in hermouth. Her expression turned displeased as there was chili in the dish.It was not a coincidence but was deliberately instructed by Tobias to thechef, as Skylar loved spicy foods.

Claudia expressed pickily, “Why's the food so spicy today? My agecannot take such spices anymore. Ms. Jones, please eat more. Don’tstarve yourself every time you dine here.”

Skylar nodded submissively and resumed her pace of eating. The rainwas becoming heavier outside, along with the strong cold wind.

After dinner, as Skylar was getting ready to leave, Tobias persuaded,“It's late, and it's raining outside. Why don't you stay here tonight?”Skylar gazed at the stormy night outside the window. At that instant,she recalled that Madelyn was on leave, so she would be alone if shereturned home.

Thinking of the disturbing midnight calls and the spooky laughs, herheart skipped a beat.

She whispered hesitantly, “That's a little inappropriate. We're notmarried yet."

Tobias let out a faint smile. “Are you seriously worried about this? Doyou think that if you leave now, people will believe your innocence?”Skylar was somewhat offended by Tobias’ comment.

However, she did not insist on leaving. As Claudia had gone upstairs torest, Skylar did not mind staying for the night.

She followed Tobias to his room. What welcomed her was a room ofelegant cold grey pigment with extraordinary simple interior design.

It was a total contrast with the fancy luxurious design in the livingroom.

Skylar spotted the small bed in the room, which only had around onemeter half in width.

“What kind of man still uses a single bed? How are both of us supposedto sleep in it?”