Fell Into His Love Trap (Skylar and Tobias) novel Chapter 729

Tobias didn't argue with her.

Madelyn was asleep upstairs, and they didn't want to wake her up to prepare a late-night meal for them.

He had made supper while she was showering, and the pasta was leftover from today's breakfast.

Skylar had prepared the pasta and sauce separately, so Tobias only needed to reheat them.

He had also fixed a simple salad dish from whatever he could find in the refrigerator.

“Your fever hasn't gone down,” Skylar stated as soon as Tobias sat down. “You'll need another shot at the hospital tomorrow. Does the wound still hurt?”

Tobias looked up to see her looking at him with a concerned expression.

“I'm fine. Don't worry about me. You should look after yourself. The weather has been too cold lately. Remember to dress warmly before heading out.”

The chill in the air was now permeating her very bones. Even the hot food couldn't prevent the iciness from creeping over her.

She took several more mouthfuls before saying, “Will you be honest with me? Does whatever's going on at Harbourside have something to do with me? I understand that my keeping the old manor has created troubles for you, and it's not worth it.”

Tobias was reluctant to lie to Skylar. He didn't want her to believe it was her fault.

She poured a glass of warm water for him, for there was nothing else she could help with. Tobias ran his fingers across her cheek and said in a hoarse voice, “It's almost Christmas. What are your plans? Will you be spending it with your family or at my place? The festive season is such a hindrance.”

Skylar lowered her head and folded her clothes. “I wish to spend it by myself. I'm weird for not looking forward to the holidays. I don't buy anything for myself, and these festivities mean enduring derision from my relatives.”

He put on his pajamas and smiled at her. “It won't last forever. I can accompany you if you have no plans.”

Skylar was alarmed and hurriedly declined, “It's fine. Your mom will skin me alive if you spent Christmas with me. We should return to our respective families. If you can make it back before midnight, I'll come home early to wait for you. I'm sure Uncle Wesley will be in a sour mood after his plans of hitting the jackpot fell through.”

Tobias didn't disagree. Human desires are limitless, and their avarice will never be satisfied. He would not budge once he had made up his mind.