Chapter 1622

Skyler nodded obediently.

But ultimately, it was Zavier’s decision; if he wanted to leave, there was so little someone as insignificant as her could do to stop him.

The butler was quite pleased with how sensible and well-behaved Skyler was. “But you know how he is; even Mr. Hudson can’t control him. You’ll have to take it slow with him.”

“Yes,” Skyler replied softly.

“The family’s all waiting for you. Hurry along to dinner,” the butler encouraged.

With a gentle hum of acknowledgment, Skyler followed the butler inside.

the dining table, with two empty chairs beside the patriarch

absence, Skyler was unsure where to seat herself, but Hudson beckoned her with a smile.

place beside him. That’s when Hudson asked,

Skyler nodded.

think of consequences. But now that he’s got someone to look after him, he ought

to say-or if she could

was his own person. A very strong-willed young man at that. Everyone expected

knew she couldn’t handle him and were

aunt, with a twinkling laugh, chimed in, “You can rest easy. Skyler’s a real catch, pretty as a picture. Even I get a

a compliment, but the underlying implication was clear-Skyler was to win Zavier

Skyler couldn’t speak up. She looked to her parents for support, but Barbara seemingly misunderstood

parents’ words stung like barbs, and Skyler clenched her fists at her sides, maintaining

Zavier’s in for a treat,” Sierra said, while brazenly serving Skyler more food. “Eat

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