Chapter 1658

Skyler really didn’t want to sit at the head of the table, but when Hudson called her name, she couldn’t find an excuse to bail. If she had it her way, she’d have tucked herself into the most inconspicuous corner. Being unnoticed was the best strategy. Yet, Skyler was well aware that as long as she wore the title of Zavier’s fiancée, blending into the background was an unattainable wish.

Kalene, sitting close to Skyler, reached over and heaped some roast beef onto her plate. “Skyler, eat up, honey. You need to put some meat on those bones. If your parents saw you this thin, they’d be worried sick.”

Skyler managed a polite smile, “Thanks, Mrs. Rivera.”

This seemingly normal address, when heard by others, sounded like a mistake. Matthew, with a teasing smirk, chimed in, “Kiddo, you and Zavier are practically hitched, and you’re still with the ‘Mrs. Rivera’? Sounds a bit cold, doesn’t it?”

With Hudson backing Skyler, Kalene had the confidence to speak up, “These young ones today are shy. As long as she holds me dear, she can call me whatever makes her comfortable.”

Nora jumped to Kalene’s defense, “Matthew, if Kalene doesn’t mind the formality, why does a grown man like you take issue?”

Matthew argued, “It’s just that sooner or later, Skyler will have to change how she addresses Kalene. Might as well start early.”e2

retorted, “Well, they’re not married

a storm brewing beneath the surface, one

wanting to put a stop to it. His intentions

to which he responded with a reassuring smile, “Sweetheart,

love everything on the table,” Skyler

eat your fill, dear,” Hudson

Skyler felt more exhausted than after

dinner, but her expectations were dashed when she found out she and Zavier were to share a room for the night at the old Rivera family

Zavier’s fiancée, and since they hadn’t gotten married yet, technically they shouldn’t be assigned to the same room. However, with Aunt Nora in

in the middle of Skyler’s fertile window. If those two young ones can’t keep their hands off each other,

he doesn’t care for the girl, and he certainly doesn’t want children with someone he doesn’t love.

“All we’ve done is put them in the same room. We haven’t meddled beyond that. If Zavier can’t control himself, that’s hardly on us.”

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