Chapter 175 You Should Come Home with Me

The light outside the backyard was dim. When Elaine looked up, she couldn't clearly see the man's face in the shadows. Nonetheless, that voice was all too familiar. Just when she thought she had finally escaped, it felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over her head. All her hopes were ruined once again. As Elaine glanced over, she felt a chill spreading from the top of her head all the way down to her feet. She gripped the documents tightly, the edges digging into her palm. Yet, she couldn't tell where exactly the pain was coming from. Skylar looked at her, his eyes completely calm, as if nothing had ever happened between them. He didn't seem to notice her resistance or disgust toward him. He stared at her like a gentle, considerate husband looking at a wife he deeply loved and who deeply loved him in return. He took a step closer to her and said, "El, Mr. Montgomery won't be returning. You should come home with me." Elaine shook her head. Her clenched hands were tre