Chapter 1405 Aloof

• Upon hearing the words 'Thank you, Mr. Robins', he was struck with a wave of emotions, leaving him speechless. He locked eyes with Shirley, observing the shift in her expression from surprise to a coldness that pierced through him.
• Although fleeting, the impact was profound, causing Skyler's heart to tighten and his brows to furrow in anguish, his breaths coming out in painful gasps.
• The pain he felt was genuine, enough to drain the color from his face. "I apologize for only learning about your situation just now." Skyler's face contorted with pain, his voice hoarse as he attempted to reach for Shirley's hand.