Fell Into His Love Trap (Skylar and Tobias)
Chapter 737 Be Fruitful And Multiply

Judy didn't stay for dinner since it was evident members of the Ford family didn't regard her as a guest.

Sheldon tried to get her to stay since he didn't want her to leave on an empty stomach. It was the Christmas season. He felt bad that she had to celebrate the holiday alone.

Judy patted his shoulder and assured him, "There's nothing I'm afraid of. I'm already used to being alone after so many years. I'll order some takeout when I get home. Even though it's Christmas, the deliverymen still need to earn some money."

Allie was standing not far away from them, so she heard their conversation.

After Tobias' unpleasant meeting with Judy, numerous thoughts played in his mind. How many awful things did Skylar do behind my back? But she doesn't seem like someone who would blackmail others with nude photos.

Tobias had never doubted his judgment, but most of the time, he had hoped Skylar wouldn't be as kind as she was.

All lay loads on the willing horse. He had always taken those words and its meaning seriously.

During dinner, Kai would occasionally steal glances at Tobias.

Unconsciously, Skylar would come to his mind. Ever since the filming ended, he hadn't had any contact with her.

Most of the time, he wouldn't get a reply to the texts he had sent to Skylar, so he had simply assumed she was so busy that she didn't have the time to look at her phone. However, his notification tone pinged, informing him Skylar had just posted a new photo on Instagram.

That could only mean one thing: She was intentionally avoiding him.

Her scandal with Marcus had been brewing as of late. Kai had no idea what she was trying to do.

He knew she was walking on a thin rope but didn't understand the severity of the feud between Tobias and Marcus.

Most of the resentment stemmed from Marcus and was directed at Tobias.

"My daughter-in-law is pregnant. It's a boy this time." Claudia's sister, Rose, shared the good news with everyone at the table. Tobias stood up. "I have some work to do, so please excuse me."

Claudia didn't stop him from leaving since she would only be humiliated. She knew he intended to meet with Skylar since there wouldn't be any work during Christmas. Mannerless was Claudia's impression of Skylar. The latter was dating her son at the moment, and any sensible girlfriend would've visited their boyfriend's family on Christmas. Yet, Skylar had merely asked Tobias to gift them a few Christmas presents on her behalf. Claudia didn't even know if Skylar was the one who had prepared them.

Before he departed, Claudia went to the front door with flushed cheeks. She had gulped down a fair share of wine since her brothers and sisters had gathered together. She didn't expect Tobias to have a glass of wine with her.

"Skylar still hasn't visited us after all this time, and yet you're going to meet with her? She lacks knowledge of basic etiquette, but can the same be said about you?"

Tobias bent down slightly and dusted away some unknown white powder on his pant leg.

"She didn't come because she didn't want to spoil your mood. It's hard to replace such a thoughtful girlfriend."

Claudia gave him a side-eye. How shameless of him to put Skylar and thoughtful in the same sentence. That's a show of how ill-mannered he is.

She asked the housekeepers to bring her purse, took out two hundred, and gave it to him.

"I'll let her lack of manners slide. After all, the environment she grew up in wasn't healthy. She might not know any better, but as elders, we do. Pass this to her and tell her there's no need to thank me." Tobias didn't reach for the cash. "Mom, you're really trying to disappoint Skylar, aren't you? How could you only give her two hundred?"

Claudia insisted what she said was simply the truth. After all, in her eyes, Skylar came from nothing, so two hundred was already a lot for someone with nothing. Claudia even stuffed the cash into an envelope and wrote: Be fruitful and multiply!

Tobias rummaged through the storage compartment under the armrest for his wallet and opened it. He was satisfied with the thickness of the stack of cash inside. Taking out all the cash in his wallet, he stuffed them into the envelope. He wanted to tell Skylar the envelope was a Christmas gift from his mother.