Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1700

Amanda chuckled, “You got it. Mom and Dad, you guys better step up your game. Whether I’m the bully or the bullied depends on you.”

Tracey playfully tapped her daughter’s forehead, “We didn’t raise you to be a bully, nor to be bullied.”

Amanda replied with a grin, “Mom, I’m just joking. Don’t take it seriously. Dad, hurry up with that, I’ve finished mine.”

Dominic reassured her, “Almost done, sweetie. Eat slowly, don’t make yourself sick.”

Skyler watched the family of three with eyes that began to well up with envy. This was the scene she had longed for all her life.

She didn’t desire wealth, she had no interest in inheriting a family business, nor did she want to be part of any prestigious marriage. All she yearned for was a happy, healthy family where her parents showered her with love and affection, and where her sister could grow up strong and well. Yet, this picture of familial warmth, so common in other households, seemed like a luxury

to her.

couldn’t even reach her own sister. She worried her sister might be enduring the same hardships she had faced, and the thought alone turned Skyler’s face pale.e2 It was Tracey who noticed something was amiss, “Skyler, what’s wrong? Are you feeling

her head and forced a smile, “I’m

checked her forehead, “You’re burning up. How can you be

pulled a thermometer from his bag. “Here, let’s check

motioned to Skyler, “Come sit over here, honey. Let me

used to dealing with illness alone, felt a bit overwhelmed, “I’m

wouldn’t hear of it and inserted the thermometer under Skyler’s arm, “Hold it there for a

feeling like a burden, “Sorry to

“It’s no trouble at

“I’ll ask the kitchen to prepare some chicken soup. It’s better

attempting to force back the tears swirling in her eyes, but a few

Skyler’s forehead again, “Sweetheart, you must

moment, instinctively