Chapter 1629

The next day, Skyler was up with the birds.

The living room, which had resembled a war zone the night before, was now spick and span. The doors and windows were flung open, allowing the stale smells of alcohol and smoke to drift away, and be replaced by the fresh scent of flowers scattered about the room.

No one was in sight, but Skyler, could hear Marissa’s voice ringing cheerfully, “Miss Skyler, up at the crack of dawn? Is our guest bed not to your liking?”

Turning her head, Skyler spotted Marissa in an apron, clearly having taken a break from her kitchen duties. “I’m an early riser back home too. Need any help with something, Marissa?”

“You’re gonna be the lady of the house someday. We can’t have you lifting a finger.” Marissa chuckled, glancing upstairs as she spoke. “Mr. Zavier usually sleeps in till the sun’s high in the sky. Why don’t you go ahead and have breakfast? I’ve got it all ready for you.”

“Sounds good,” Skyler replied, following Marissa to the dining room. She was taken aback to find a breakfast spread fit for a king: caviar, truffles, and steaming beef broth, among other delicacies.

At home, Skyler’s breakfast was usually a modest affair-a single egg, a slice of toast, and a glass of milk.e2

fare, had laid out a veritable feast. “Miss Skyler, I made all this especially for you. Please, eat up.”

of rich foods, feeling almost full just looking at them.

told me to fatten you up. I know

the conversation between Nora and Kalene from the night before. It seemed the answer

so Skyler didn’t want to make a scene. She forced herself to eat,

is your

you,” Skyler said. Though she knew that in this house, it

color and fragrance in the full bloom of summer. Skyler’s phone rang as she

is Skyler. May I ask who’s

site and think you’d be a great fit. Could you come in for an

her watch-it was only 10 AM now. The company was a mere thirty-minute cab

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