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 reserved, quite obviously, for Zavier

Skyler was unsure where to seat herself, but

place beside him. That’s when Hudson asked, “Did that

Skyler nodded.

birthday last month. He’s young and reckless, and does not think of consequences. But now that he’s got someone to look after him, he ought to

Skyler could muster, not knowing what else to say-or if she could say anything else at all.

man at that. Everyone expected Skyler to handle him, overestimating

she couldn’t handle him and were just adding pressure

catch, pretty as a picture. Even I get

but the underlying implication was clear-Skyler

looked to her parents for support, but Barbara seemingly misunderstood Sierra’s insinuation, adding,

and Skyler clenched her fists at

treat,” Sierra said, while brazenly serving Skyler more food. “Eat up, dear, you’ll need

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