Chapter 1701

Skyler’s train of thought was yanked back to reality when her phone’s ringtone pierced the silence. She fumbled for the device and answered the call. It was Tina on the line, “Skyler, can you swing by the office?”

“Sure thing.” Skyler replied.

After hanging up, she quickly got herself together and hurried off to the game development studio.

They needed her input on the final touches of the video game’s theme song-a project that Zavier and his team were personally developing. He was fully invested in it.

Zavier’s presence at the studio didn’t deter Skyler from getting into her work groove. The morning turned into a blur of busyness, but the results were fantastic, and the mood among the team was jubilant.

At lunchtime, Tina suggested they all head out for a celebratory feast.

Skyler felt like her head was filled with lead, too drained to entertain the idea, “I think I’ll pass.”e2

Zavier noticed her pallor, “You feeling okay?”

She shook her head, trying to downplay her fatigue, “I’m fine.”

But Zavier wasn’t buying it. He reached out, pressing his hand against her forehead, “You’re burning up. Have you lost your marbles?”

wave of self-pity washed over her,

with me,” Zavier commanded.

heading?” Skyler asked, confusion lacing her voice.

“To the clinic.”

through

awareness chiding her, “You got sick and didn’t even mention it, serves

slipped back into sleep. When she next

he grumbled as she regained consciousness.

shook her head

health is your capital. Don’t gamble

dream of

coming to my place. Mary will look after you.”

fuss needed. I’m alright now.”

wasn’t a suggestion. It was

a sudden surge of defiance, snapped back, “I said

Zavier shot back before storming

bus back to her dorm. Life went on.

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