In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

Chapter 385

“Are you trying to warn me that I’ll never get a second chance once we break up? The only thing you want from me is a docile and malleable woman, who’s willing to stay by your side without a whimper.”

Tobias’ expression turned even grimmer. What does she mean by malleable? Have I ever mistreat her? Other than Idania, Skylar is the woman whom I’ve been with for the longest, and I treat her well. No one else has ever enjoyed such a privilege.

Ever since she got a role in Empyrean Sword, Skylar had been feeling stressed out. All eyes were on her as it was the most anticipated show of the year.

Valerie’s words made her feel pressured as well.

She got in through the back door. If she still couldn’t gain popularity, she would be too ashamed to receive any other help from Tobias.

In the meantime, the man never came out of his study and didn’t disturb her when she read the script.

In the middle of the night, Skylar had a nightmare and jolted awake, drenched in sweat. Her heart pounded frantically.

The woman was worn out because she hadn’t rested well for days.

The spot next to her on the bed felt cool. She fished her phone from under her pillow and glanced at the time. It was already three in the morning, but Tobias hadn’t come into the bedroom.

Wearing her indoor slippers, she ambled out of the bedroom. The light in the study was still lit, and the door was ajar. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

Sitting in front of a computer, the man stared blankly at the screen. His hand rested motionless on the keyboard.

Gradually, she pushed the wooden door open. Hearing the sound, Tobias gave her a sideways glance. “It’s already late. Why aren’t you asleep yet? You can’t sleep without me, can you?”

Skylar shook her head in disagreement. She was being honest, as she didn’t have such a habit of falling asleep with him.

In fact, she suffered from insomnia for up to three weeks within a month.

“I had a nightmare… Someone was after me with a knife and closed in on me in a corner. Then, I was stabbed countless times.”

The woman narrated the terrifying, bloody scenes in her nightmare, but she didn’t mention that the person who stabbed her was Avery.

Turning off the computer, Tobias rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Didn’t you dream about me? I thought I would protect you in your dream.”

Skylar didn’t even try to flatter him, but answer honestly, “No…”

He shrugged. “This shows that in your subconscious mind, you’re unwilling to rely on me.”

Tobias was spot on. She indeed refused to depend on a man like a parasite.

“It’s getting late. Go back to sleep.” He lifted his hand to caress her cheek, which used to be chubby previously. Her now bony face appeared even smaller than usual.

She was reluctant to return to the dark bedroom alone. The soothing, dim light in the study put her at ease.

Holding his hand, she pleaded, “Please go to bed with me. The wind is quite strong outside tonight. There’ll probably be a thunderstorm. I’m scared of the thunder. It makes me tremble.”

“Why are you afraid of the thunder if you’ve never done any evil deed?” Standing up, the man pulled her into a hug and nibbled her ear.

“You won’t be scared if you moan louder than the thunder…” His husky voice was full of desires.

He put his hand on the small of her back, while she went with the flow, parted her legs, and sat on his laps.

“Have you done it with that woman?” Skylar’s words ruined the tantalizing atmosphere.

“Yes, I did, when I was in my teenage years. Why did you even ask when you already knew the answer? I’m sorry that my first time wasn’t with you.” He apologized wholeheartedly.

It’s normal that a man has a few women before, as most of us are driven by desires, which are completely unrelated to love.