Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1654

“Let’s hit the road,” Desiree said with a smile, but her eyes glinted with sly calculation.

Skyler edged quietly to the left, her small frame nearly plastered against the car door. Zavier, on the other hand, sprawled out in his seat, seemingly unfazed by the addition of another person in the car.

The school and the Rivera mansion were in opposite directions. Now, during the rush hour after work, the cars were stuck in traffic all the way.

Zavier was getting restless. “What’s this dinner that’s so important?”

The driver, cautious and dutiful, answered, “Mr. Zavier, my job is just to drive.”

Zavier asked, “You are not going to eat?”e2

The driver remained silent.

Żavier, clearly annoyed, tugged at his collar and then pulled out his phone. [Let’s see who’s up for some gaming.]

message came quickly, [Yeah, man, been

Zavier was deeply engrossed in his game.

sounds and conversations filled the confined space, almost giving Skyler a headache.

mentally preparing herself, Skyler finally mustered the courage to speak up, “Zavier, would

Skyler raised her voice

handle the noise, don’t ride in my car. Get

She had thought about taking a cab from school to the Rivera mansion, but the fare would likely cost around two hundred bucks. Every penny was precious to

she resigned herself to enduring Zavier’s noisy gaming. Fortunately, after a while, Zavier did put on his headphones, though Skyler couldn’t tell if it

hours of traffic, they arrived at the Rivera mansion at

cold, the autumn breeze chilling to the bone. Skyler, who was particularly sensitive to the cold, was wrapped up like a mummy. Still, when she stepped out of

out and strode ahead with

blocked his path, “Son, wait

irritable. Now, having to wait for Skyler, he spoke